I-66 has been widened over Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) to accommodate the addition of the Express Lanes. There will not be direct Express Lanes access at this interchange. The new shared-use path will run to the north of the interchange along Fair Lakes Parkway, Fair Lakes Circle, and the ramp to I-66 West.
Get a closer look with the Transform 66 Interactive Map.
Route 286 Express Lanes Access
There are no new ramps being added at this interchange.
Drivers can access the eastbound Express Lanes and exit the westbound Express Lanes from ramps at Stringfellow Road and Monument Drive.
Drivers on the eastbound Express Lanes will use a new flyover ramp west of the interchange (between Route 28 and Stringfellow Road) to exit to Route 286 northbound and southbound or access the I-66 general-purpose lanes.
Drivers can access the westbound Express Lanes at Route 28 or by using a slip ramp located on the left side of the general purpose lanes prior to Route 28.
Construction Update (Updated May 19, 2023)
Construction progress at Route 286. (December 5, 2022)
Aerial view of construction progress at Route 286. (April 2023)
What Neighbors Can Expect
What Drivers Can Expect
Timeline
Anticipated Schedule | Dates |
Traffic shifts and bridge work begin
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Fall 2019
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Partial demolition of I-66 spans over Fairfax County Parkway
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2020
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Construction of new I-66 bridge deck
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2021-2022
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Express Lanes opened | November 2022 |