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

About the Project

Jermantown Road

Jermantown Road

The new Jermantown Road Bridge over I-66 includes a bike lane and sidewalk in each direction, with nearby connection to the new shared-use path along I-66. 

Get a closer look with the Transform 66 Interactive Map.

New Jermantown Road Bridge and Sidewalk Now Open

The first portion of the new Jermantown Road Bridge opened in 2021 with a 10-foot-wide sidewalk on the bridge that provided the first Jermantown Road sidewalk crossing since the original bridge opened in 1961.

The second phase of the Jermantown Bridge opened to vehicles and pedestrians in July 2023 and was in use for two-way travel while finishing work was completed along the north and south approaches to the bridge. All work is now complete and the bridge is fully open with two travel lanes in each direction as well as a 10-foot-wide shared-use path on the west side, a six-foot-wide sidewalk on the east side, and five-foot-wide bike lanes in each direction. 

The City of Fairfax has a Jermantown Road Corridor Improvements Project for the area from I-66 to near Route 50. Learn more here [fairfaxva.gov].

Phoenix Drive, located immediately north of I-66, provides access to the new 66 Parallel Trail, a 10-foot-wide shared-use path built along I-66 from Dunn Loring to Centreville as part of the project. This paved trail provides cyclists and pedestrians with off-road access to Metrorail stations, parks, neighborhoods, and other trails. Learn more here [outside.transform66.org].

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 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

Construction Update (Updated October 9, 2023)

Recent Construction Progress: 

  • The first phase of the new Jermantown Road Bridge over I-66 opened in May 2021. The second phase opened in July 2023.
  • Sidewalk on the east side of the bridge is open.
  • Four-lane Jermantown Road Bridge with sidewalk and bike lanes in each direction now open.

Aerial view of I-66 at Jermantown Rd.
Aerial view of Jermantown Road bridge. (April 2023)

Timeline

Anticipated Schedule Dates
Construction of new bridge begins
Fall 2019
Relocation of nearby noise wall complete
Spring 2021
New bridge opened
May 14, 2021
Demolition of old bridge
May 2021
Sidewalk connection on west side complete
Mid-July 2021
Express Lanes opened
November 2022
Jermantown Road Bridge construction complete
Summer 2023

Resources

Final Design Noise Analysis – Segment 3A – Route 50 to Blake Lane - PDF, 32.5MB
Final Design Noise Analysis Technical Memo – Segment 3A – Waples Mill Road Area to Jermantown Road Along I-66 West - PDF, 10.9MB
Jermantown Road Bridge Demolition Postcard (May 2021) - PDF, 1.16MB