Nutley Street Roundabout Bypass Lanes with Direct Access to I-66 Now Open

About the Project

I-495 Interchange

I-495 Interchange

As part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project, the I-66/I-495 Interchange has been modified with several new ramps and connections. The newly designed interchange:

  • Adds access to and from the existing 495 Express Lanes and the new 66 Express Lanes
  • Allows drivers to switch from express lanes to general-purpose lanes – or vice versa – when changing roadways
  • Replaced noise walls in several places at the interchange
  • Added noise walls along I-66 West near Idywlood Park

Get a closer look with the Transform 66 Interactive Map.

I-495 Express Lanes Access

  • I-66 West drivers inside the Beltway will access the westbound 66 Express Lanes from the far-left lane.
  • A ramp from the I-495 North general-purpose lanes and the northbound 495 Express Lanes will connect directly to the westbound 66 Express Lanes.
  • A ramp from the I-495 South general-purpose lanes and the southbound 495 Express Lanes will connect directly to the westbound 66 Express Lanes.
  • Drivers in the eastbound 66 Express Lanes will be able to access the I-495 general-purpose lanes and the 495 Express Lanes to the north and south.

I-495 Express Lanes Access

New Flyover Ramp from I-495 North to I-66 West

As part of the project, a new flyover ramp from northbound I-495 to westbound I-66 has been built. The new ramp is located about one-half mile south of (prior to) the old exit ramp, and prior to the ramp heading to eastbound I-66.

The new I-495 North to I-66 West ramp was completed as an interim milestone for the project in August 2022, and was the first of several new ramp openings and permanent traffic pattern changes that happened at the I-66/I-495 Interchange area. The location of the ramp from I-495 North to I-66 East did not change as part of this new configuration.

New ramp from I-495 North to I-66 West

I-66/I-495 InterchangeAerial view of the I-495 Interchange. (April 2023)

Noise Wall Replacement and Addition Near the I-495 Interchange

Several sections of noise walls had to be demolished and rebuilt in the northwest, northeast, and southeast quadrants of the I-495 Interchange so that construction of new ramps could take place. Additionally, a section of older wood noise wall along I-66 East between the ramp from I-495 North and Virginia Lane has been replaced.

The project final noise analysis identified a section of new noise wall along I-66 West near the W&OD Trail and Idylwood Park which has been completed.  

Learn more about noise walls and the Transform 66 Project here. Download the final noise analysis report sections covering the I-495 Interchange area below:

Segment 3C FDNA Technical Memo – Southwest Quadrant of I-66/I-495 Interchange - PDF, 11.9MB
Segment 3C FDNA Technical Memo – Southeast Quadrant of I-66/I-495 Interchange - PDF, 6MB
Segment 3C FDNA Technical Memo – Northwest Quadrant of I-66/I-495 Interchange - PDF, 6.5MB
Segment 3C FDNA Technical Memo – Northeast Quadrant of I-66/I-495 Interchange - PDF, 6MB

What Neighbors Can Expect

  • Noisy construction activities will be avoided at night, when possible. Noise to expect at night includes back-up alarms on equipment and trucks, which is necessary to protect worker safety
  • Lighting of the construction work area will be directed to minimize light pollution for nearby residents
  • Project emails and website will be used to communicate major traffic switches or nighttime work

What Drivers Can Expect

Timeline

Anticipated Schedule Dates
Ramp and bridge work begins 2018
Various traffic shifts and temporary ramp closures for construction and demolition 2018 through 2022
Bridge beam installation Summer 2020 through 2022
Demolition of old bridges 2021
Express Lanes opened November 2022

Resources

Temporary Lane Closures on Ramp from I-495 South to I-66 West Starting on or about Thursday, January 28, through Mid-March 2021 - Website
I-495 Partial Bridge Demo Outreach Flyer - April 2021 - PDF, 21MB
I-495 Partial Bridge Demo Outreach Flyer - March 2022 - PDF, 7MB