Stringfellow Road at I-66 has been modified to add full-time Express Lanes-only access to and from the east. These ramps provide commuter buses, vanpools, and carpools with convenient access from the Stringfellow Road Park & Ride lot to the Vienna-Fairfax/GMU Metrorail Station, Tysons, Arlington, and Washington using the region’s express lanes network.

Stringfellow Road Express Lanes Access

• The previous ramps have been replaced by new ramps providing Express Lanes access to and from the east.
• No general-purpose lanes access is being added.

I-66 Ramps at Stringfellow Road Now Open as Express Lanes-only Ramps

The ramps from I-66 West to Stringfellow Road and from Stringfellow Road to I-66 East reopened to traffic during the early morning hours September 18. The ramps are now full-time, Express Lanes-only ramps and will no longer provide access from/to the I-66 general-purpose lanes at Stringfellow Road.

Construction Update (Updated March 23, 2023)

Recent Construction Progress:

• Express Lanes opened ahead of schedule November 2022
• The old barrier along the I-66 East ramp has been removed, and demolition of the retaining walls adjacent to the I-66 ramps at Stringfellow Road has been completed
• Water line and power line relocation along Stringfellow Road
• I-66 East and West travel lanes have been shifted to new bridges over Stringfellow Road
• Crews completed demolition of the old I-66 bridge decks over Stringfellow Road in November 2021
• Demolition of the old bridge abutments and the old barrier along I-66 West was completed during the weekend of February 4, 2022

Project progress at Stringfellow Road. (August 12, 2022)

Aerial view of the Stringfellow Road construction area. (December 20, 2022)

What Neighbors Can Expect

• Construction activities on Stringfellow Road and along I-66 for the widened I-66 and Express Lanes will continue through 2022.
• Project emails and website will be used to communicate major traffic switches or nighttime work.

What Drivers Can Expect

• Traffic shifts on I-66 and Stringfellow Road, temporary ramp closures, and other changes are expected to continue through Express Lanes opening in 2022. Sign up for project email updates to keep up to date.
• Drivers should slow down, stay focused, and be alert for new traffic patterns and construction crews.

Stringfellow Road Park & Ride Lot

With 698 parking spaces, covered bike racks, and convenient access to the I-66 HOV Lanes, the Stringfellow Park & Ride lot is a commuter hub with extensive Fairfax Connector bus service along I-66 and across western Fairfax County. Service includes Route 697, which launched in August 2020, with express service to Southwest Washington, D.C. (D St., SW near L’Enfant Plaza).

Learn more about the facility and find information about current bus service here.

Resources

Stringfellow Road/I-66 Ramps to Allow Full-time, Two-way Travel Starting on or about Tuesday, October 13 - Website

Stringfellow Road Park & Ride Overview - Website

Stringfellow Demolition Flyer - PDF, 450KB

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