Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway)

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.

Express Lanes access west of VA-286

Aerial view of Rt 286 intersection.

Aerial view of the Route 286/I-66 Interchange. (April 2023)

Construction progress at Route 286. (December 5, 2022)

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

Driver may still encounter ramp and lane closures at the I-66/Route 286 interchange as the project nears the final stage of completion.

Timeline

Anticipated Schedule	Dates
Traffic shifts and bridge work begin	Fall 2019
Partial demolition of I-66 spans over Fairfax County Parkway	2020
Construction of new I-66 bridge deck	2021-2022
Express Lanes opened	November 2022

About the Project

Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway)