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News Releases for 2018


Daytime Lane Closures for Lane Striping on I-66 Between Route 28 and I-495 on Wednesday, December 19

FAIRFAX, Va. - Rolling double-lane closures will take place on eastbound I-66 between Route 28 (Sully Road) and I-495 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., and westbound on I-66 between I-495 and Route 28 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 19.

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Traffic Stoppages Planned During Mid-Day on Route 29 In Gainesville Wednesday, Dec. 12, and Friday, Dec. 14, For Construction at Future Park and Ride Lot

FAIRFAX, Va. - Temporary stoppages of up to 15 minutes are planned to occur on northbound and southbound Route 29 between Heathcote Boulevard and University Boulevard in Gainesville on Wednesday, December 12, and Friday, December 14, between 11 a.m. and noon.

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Daytime Lane Closures for Lane Striping on I-66 Between Route 50 and Nutley Street on Saturday, December 8

FAIRFAX, Va. - Rolling multi-lane closures will take place on I-66 East and West between Route 50 and Route 243 (Nutley Street) on Saturday, December 8 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Daytime Lane Closures on I-66 Between Gainesville and Centreville for Pothole Repairs Thursday, November 29 and the Following Week

FAIRFAX, Va. - Rolling multi-lane closures are planned for pothole repairs on eastbound I-66 between Sudley Road (Route 234 Business) and the Bull Run rest stop between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, November 29.

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Midday Traffic Stoppages Planned on I-66 in Gainesville Area Wednesday, November 28

FAIRFAX, Va. - Traffic slowdowns and temporary stoppages are planned for I-66 westbound in Gainesville on Wednesday, November 28, between 11 a.m. and noon.

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Overnight Traffic Stoppages, Lane Closures On I-66 This Week For Overhead Sign Gantry Removal

FAIRFAX, Va. - Overhead gantry removal will require overnight lane closures and stoppages on eastbound and westbound I-66 between I-495 and Monument Drive Thursday, November 29, through Saturday, December 1.

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Ramp From I-66 West to Route 123 Scheduled to Close During Overnight Hours Tuesday, November 20

FAIRFAX, Va. – The ramp from westbound I-66 to Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) will be closed during the overnight hours of Tuesday, November 20, from midnight to 4 a.m. Wednesday, November 21.

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Daytime Lane Closures on I-66 East and West Between Gainesville and Centreville Friday, Nov. 16, Through Tuesday, Nov. 20

FAIRFAX, Va. - Multi-lane closures are planned on I-66 East and West between Route 29 in Gainesville and Route 28 in Centreville during daytime hours on Friday, Nov. 16, Saturday, Nov. 17, Monday, Nov. 19, and Tuesday, Nov. 20.

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Ramp from I-66 West to Route 28 North Scheduled to Close During Overnight Hours Wednesday, Nov. 14

FAIRFAX, Va. – The ramp from westbound I-66 to northbound Route 28 will be closed during the overnight hours of Wednesday, November 14, from midnight to 4 a.m. Thursday, November 15.

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Daytime Lane Closures on I-66 in Prince William County Wednesday, Nov. 7 and Thursday, Nov. 8

FAIRFAX, Va. – Rolling lane closures are planned to occur in both directions on I-66 between Route 29 in Gainesville and Sudley Road (Route 234 Business) during daytime hours tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 7 and Thursday, Nov. 8. 

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I-66 Traffic Stoppages and Slowdowns Tonight, Nov. 6 and Wednesday Night, Nov. 7

FAIRFAX Drivers on I-66 between Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) and Route 243 (Nutley Street) should expect delays and plan to use alternate routes during overnight hours tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 6, and tomorrow night, Wednesday, Nov. 7. 

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Overnight Ramp Closures on I-66 this Weekend and Next Week

FAIRFAX, Va. - Overnight ramp closures are scheduled to occur this Saturday, October 27, on the ramps from southbound Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) to westbound I-66, and from northbound Route 234 Bypass (Prince William Parkway) to westbound I-66. 

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Ramp Closure Tonight from I-66 East to I-495 Express Lanes

FAIRFAX, Va. - The left exit ramp from eastbound I-66 to both north and southbound I-495 Express Lanes is scheduled to close Tuesday, October 23, beginning at midnight until 4 a.m.

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Emergency Right-Lane Closure on Eastbound I-66 Through Afternoon Rush; Overnight Lane Closures for Additional Striping

FAIRFAX – The right lane is closed on eastbound I-66 between the Route 28 interchange and the Fairfax County Parkway through this afternoon's rush hour, followed by multiple lanes closing in this area overnight.

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Ramp from Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) South To I-66 West Scheduled to Close During Overnight Hours Saturday

FAIRFAX, Va. – The ramp from Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) South to I-66 West is scheduled to close during the overnight hours of Saturday, October 13, between midnight and 3 a.m. This closure is needed to make repairs to a crash attenuator. Traffic will be detoured to the I-66 East ramp. Drivers should stay to the right for Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) North and then follow signs to I-66 West.

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Overnight Ramp Closures on I-66 Westbound at Route 29 Interchange in Centreville This Weekend

FAIRFAX, Va. – Lane closures and temporary ramp closures are scheduled for overnight hours this Saturday, October 6, on the ramp from I-66 West to Route 29 Centreville, and Sunday, October 7, on the ramp from southbound Route 29 Centreville to westbound I-66.  Closures are needed for construction activities for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project. 

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Overnight Ramp Closures On I-66 Outside the Beltway Next Week

FAIRFAX, Va. – Temporary ramp closures and detours are scheduled during overnight hours next week at three interchanges on I-66.  The closures at I-495, Route 123, and Route 234 Business will allow overhead gantry removal and other construction activities for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project.

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Overnight Closure of Ramp from I-66 West to Route 123 Wednesday Night, September 19

FAIRFAX, Va. – The ramp from I-66 West to Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) is scheduled to close at midnight on Wednesday, September 19 until 3 a.m. for emergency repairs to a crash attenuator. 

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Overnight Ramp Closure, Traffic Stoppages at Route 123 Interchange September 21-22

FAIRFAX, Va. – Ramp closures and traffic stoppages will occur on Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) at the I-66 interchange next Friday night and early Saturday morning. The ramp from Route 123 South to I-66 West will be closed from midnight to 4 a.m. on Saturday, September 22. 

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Overnight Closure of Ramp from I-66 Eastbound to Route 123 Southbound Monday Night

FAIRFAX, Va. – The ramp from I-66 East to southbound Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) is scheduled to close Monday night, September 10 from midnight to 4 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11.

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Lane Closures, Periodic Stoppages on I-66, Route 123 for Overhead Sign and Gantry Removal

FAIRFAX, Va. - Drivers should expect overnight lane closures and periodic late-night stoppages on I-66 East in the Centreville area as well as on Route 123 from Monday, August 27 through Thursday, August 30 as crews remove overhead gantries. Work is part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.

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Ramp from Prince William Parkway to I-66 West Closed Tonight for Emergency Repair

FAIRFAX, Va. – The ramp from northbound Prince William Parkway (Route 234 Bypass) to westbound I-66 will be closed from midnight to 3 a.m. tonight for emergency repairs to a crash attenuator that was struck by a vehicle over the weekend.

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Overnight Ramp Closures Tonight and Next Thursday for I-66 and Route 123

FAIRFAX, Va. - Temporary ramp closures are scheduled to occur during overnight hours tonight, Friday, August 24, and Thursday, August 30, at the I-66 and Route 123 Interchange. Closures are needed for overhead gantry removal and other construction activities for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.

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Overnight Lane Closures Begin Sunday Night on I-66 East from Dulles Connector Road to Fairfax Drive

FAIRFAX, Va. - Overnight lane closures will begin on or about Sunday, August 26, on eastbound I-66 and will continue for approximately two months, weather permitting. The lane closures will happen nightly from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. to allow crews to strengthen and repave the outside (right) shoulder of eastbound I-66 between the Dulles Connector Road (Route 267) and Fairfax Drive (Exit 71). Once completed, all I-66 eastbound travel lanes will be shifted toward the right side of the road and temporary traffic barriers will be installed on the left side of the roadway so that crews can begin widening work in the median. This work is part of the I-66 Inside the Beltway Eastbound Widening Project.

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Overnight Closures Next Week on Ramp from I-66 West to Route 123

FAIRFAX, Va. - The ramp from I-66 West to northbound and southbound Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) will be closed on Thursday, August 23, and Friday, August 24, from midnight to 4 a.m. Traffic will be detoured to the US Route 50 Interchange where drivers will exit onto eastbound US Route 50 then take the left exit onto eastbound I-66 back toward Route 123. Closures are needed for construction activities for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project. 

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I-66 Ramp Closures Scheduled This Week During Overnight Hours

FAIRFAX, Va. - Ramp closures affecting westbound I-66 are scheduled during overnight hours this Wednesday, August 15 and Thursday, August 16 for construction on the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project. Drivers should follow signed detour routes. Crews will be installing concrete barriers along the newly shifted travel lanes on I-66.

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Nightly Lane Closures, Periodic Stoppages on I-66 This Week Between Route 28 and Nutley Street for Removal of Overhead Gantries and Signs

FAIRFAX, Va. -  Drivers should expect overnight lane closures and periodic late-night stoppages on eastbound and westbound I-66 between Route 28 and Nutley Street Sunday, August 5 through Saturday, August 11 for crews to remove overhead gantries and signs as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.

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Nighttime Lane and Ramp Closures on I-66 Saturday Night, 8/4 Through Next Week

FAIRFAX, Va. - Lane and ramp closures, and periodic traffic stoppages, are scheduled to occur during nighttime hours on I-66 east- and westbound between Route 29 in Centreville and I-495 beginning tomorrow night, Saturday, 8/4, through next week. Details on the planned closures are below. All work is weather dependent and will be rescheduled if inclement weather occurs.

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Nightly Lane Closures, Periodic Stoppages on I-66 this Week Between Route 50 and Nutley Street for Removal of Overhead Gantries and Signs

FAIRFAX, Va. -  Drivers should expect overnight lane closures and periodic late-night stoppages on eastbound and westbound I-66 between Route 50 and Nutley Street from Tuesday, July 31 through Saturday, August 4, for crews to remove overhead gantries and signs as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.   

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Overnight Closures and Lane Shifts on I-66 East in Centreville Area This Week

FAIRFAX, Va. -  Overnight lane closures on eastbound I-66 between Route 29 in Centreville and Stringfellow Road are scheduled to begin tonight, Tuesday, July 31, through the weekend.  This work is needed to shift lanes toward the inside median to create work zones for construction on the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project. 

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Nighttime Lane and Ramp Closures on I-66 Saturday Night, 7/28 Through Next Week

FAIRFAX, Va. – Lane and ramp closures, and periodic traffic stoppages, are scheduled to occur during nighttime hours on I-66 east-and westbound between the Prince William Parkway (Route 234 Bypass) and I-495 beginning tomorrow night, Saturday, 7/28, through next week. Details on the planned closures are below. All work is weather dependent and will be rescheduled if inclement weather occurs.

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Multiple Overnight Ramp Closures Next Week on I-66

FAIRFAX, Va. -  Lane and ramp closures are scheduled to occur during overnight hours Tuesday, July 24 at the I-66 interchange with I-495 and on Thursday, July 26 on the ramp from westbound US Route 50 to westbound I-66. Closures are needed to allow crews to set barrier wall along previously shifted travel lanes and for construction activities for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project. 

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Lane Closures, Periodic Stoppages on I-66 Overnight this Weekend in Vienna/Oakton for Overhead Sign Removal

FAIRFAX, Va. -  Drivers can expect overnight lane closures and periodic stoppages on eastbound and westbound I-66 between I-495 and Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) Friday and Saturday nights, July 20 and 21, for crews to remove overhead gantries.  

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Lane Closures Continue on I-66 East Near Route 29 in Centreville Overnight on July 20 and 21

FAIRFAX, Va. -  Lane closures are scheduled on eastbound I-66 between Bull Run Drive and Route 29 in Centreville overnight on Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21.  Work is scheduled between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. both nights and will close the three left lanes.  Drivers should expect slowdowns and occasional 15-minute stoppages. Following the work, travel lanes will be shifted toward the inside median to create long-term work zones for Transform 66 project construction.  All work is weather dependent and will be rescheduled if inclement weather occurs.





Project Newsletter for July Now Available

FAIRFAX, Va. - Crews have broken ground on a new park and ride lot in Gainesville.  The “red X/green arrow” lanes are going away.  Lane shifts and clearing continue.  Learn more in the July 2018 project online newsletter.

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Lane Closures Nightly This Week on I-66 Between I-495 and Route 123

FAIRFAX, Va. -  Drivers can expect overnight lane closures on eastbound and westbound I-66 between Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and I-495 Tuesday through Saturday nights, July 17-21. 

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Lane Closures on I-66 East Near Route 29 in Centreville Overnight on July 15 and 16

FAIRFAX, Va. Lane closures are scheduled on eastbound I-66 between Compton Road and Route 29 in Centreville overnight on Sunday, July 15 and Monday, July 16.  Work is slated for Sunday between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. and Monday between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.  The three left lanes will be closed so that crews can remove HOV diamonds and left-side yellow edge line.  Drivers should expect slowdowns and occasional 15-minute stoppages. All work is weather dependent and will be rescheduled if inclement weather occurs.





Route 50 Ramp at I-66 West Closure Overnight July 16

FAIRFAX, Va. - The ramp from westbound U.S. Route 50 to westbound I-66 is scheduled to be closed from 11:30 p.m. Monday night, July 16, until 4 a.m. Tuesday morning, July 17. The closure is needed for construction activity associated with the Transform I-66 Outside the Beltway project.

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Overnight Lane and Ramp Closures this Weekend on I-66 West Between Route 7 and I-495

FAIRFAX, Va. - Lane and ramp closures are scheduled to occur during overnight hours this weekend (Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14) on westbound I-66 between Route 7 and the I-495 interchange. Closures are needed to allow crews to shift travel lanes toward the outside shoulder to create long-term work zones for construction on the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.

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Overnight Closures of Ramps From Westbound I-66 to Route 123 July 11 and 12

FAIRFAX, Va. - Overnight closures are scheduled to occur on the ramps from westbound I-66 to Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) from 11:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 12. The ramp closures are needed for crews to implement traffic shifts associated with the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.

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Overnight Closures and Lane Shifts I-66 East Between Sudley Road (Route 234 Business) and Route 29 in Centreville Starting This Weekend

FAIRFAX, Va. - Overnight lane closures on eastbound I-66 between Sudley Road (Route 234 Business) and Route 29 in Centreville are scheduled to begin the night of Friday, July 6 and continue into the next week. Following this work, all lanes between Compton Road and Route 29 in Centreville will be shifted toward the inside median to create long-term work zones for construction on the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project. 

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Project Newsletter for June Now Available

FAIRFAX, Va. - Read the June 2018 project online newsletter for information regarding upcoming construction, safe driving in work zones, and more.

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Overnight Closures of Prince William Parkway (Route 234) Bypass Ramps at I-66 on June 12 & 13

FAIRFAX, Va. - Overnight ramp closures are scheduled to occur on the Prince William Parkway (Route 234 Bypass) ramps to and from I-66 on Tuesday, June 12 and Wednesday, June 13 from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., for traffic shifts associated with the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.

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Overnight Closures and Lane Shifts This Week on I-66 East in Vicinity of Route 29 in Gainesville and Route 234 Bypass

FAIRFAX, Va. - Overnight lane closures are scheduled for eastbound I-66 between Catharpin Road and Prince William Parkway (Route 234 Bypass) in Prince William County the nights of Monday, June 4 through Thursday, June 7. Crews will shift travel lanes toward the inside median and set up work zones for construction on the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.  





Overnight Closures and Lane Shifts Continue on I-66 East this Week Between Route 29 in Gainesville and Route 234 Business

FAIRFAX, Va. - Overnight lane closures are scheduled to continue on eastbound I-66 between Route 29 in Gainesville and Sudley Road (Route 234 Business) in Prince William County the nights of Monday, May 21 through Thursday, May 24. Crews will shift travel lanes and set up work zones for construction on the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project. 

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I-66 Overnight Lane Closures in Prince William County May 19-20

FAIRFAX, Va. - Lane closures continue May 19 and 20 on eastbound I-66 between Route 29 in Gainesville and Sudley Road (Route 234 Business). Expect intermittent 15-minute closures on the ramp from northbound Prince William Parkway (Route 234 Bypass) to eastbound I-66. Closures will begin each night at 9 p.m. and will reopen by 9 a.m. Sunday and 5 a.m. Monday.





Overnight Closures and Lane Shifts Continue This Week (Week of May 14) on I-66 East Between Route 29 in Gainesville and Sudley Road (234 Business)

FAIRFAX, Va. - Overnight lane closures are scheduled to occur on eastbound I-66 between Catharpin Road (near Route 29 in Gainesville) and Sudley Road (Route 234 Business) in Prince William County beginning tonight and continuing all week. Crews will shift travel lanes and set up work zones for construction on the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.

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I-66 Eastbound Overnight Closures and Lane Shifts Between US 50 and Route 123 This Weekend (May 11-13)

FAIRFAX, Va. -  Overnight lane closures are scheduled to occur on eastbound I-66 between U.S. Route 50 and Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) this coming weekend, May 11 to 13. Crews will shift travel lanes and set up work zones for construction on the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.

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I-66 Overnight Closures and Lane Shifts Next Week Westbound I-66 between Route 234 Business and Route 29 in Gainesville closures starting Monday, May 7

FAIRFAX, Va. - Overnight lane closures are scheduled to occur on westbound I-66 between Sudley Road (Route 234 Business) and Route 29 in Gainesville in Prince William County the week of May 7. Beginning Monday, May 7, crews will shift travel lanes and set up work zones for construction on the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.

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Half-Price Bus Fares, Carpool Incentives Available to Commuters as I-66 Construction Gets Underway

FAIRFAX, Va. -  Half-price bus fares and expanded carpool, vanpool and telework incentives are available beginning this month for commuters and employers along the I-66 corridor through programs sponsored by the Virginia Department of Transportation and local partners as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.  The programs encourage northern Virginia residents and workers to find alternatives to driving alone on I-66 as construction accelerates on the 22.5-mile project corridor, which runs from I-495 to Route 29 near Gainesville.

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Overnight Lane Closures This Weekend and Next Week

FAIRFAX, Va. – Overnight lane closures previously scheduled on Route 28 in both directions between Braddock Road and Westfields Boulevard are now scheduled to occur tonight, April 27, and Saturday night, April 28. On Sunday night, April 29, overnight lane closures are scheduled on westbound I-66 between Sudley Road (Route 234 Business) and Route 29 (Gainesville) in Prince William County, and will continue during overnight hours the week of April 30. All closures are to support construction work on the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.

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Route 28 Overnight Closures and Lane Shifts Next Week

FAIRFAX, Va. - Overnight lane closures are scheduled to occur on Route 28 in both directions between Braddock Road and Westfields Boulevard next week, April 23-25. Crews will shift travel lanes and set up work zones along the Route 28 corridor north of the I-66 interchange, as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.

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Traffic Alert for the weekend of April 13-15

FAIRFAX, Va. - Overnight lane closures are scheduled to occur on westbound I-66 between Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) and U.S. Route 50 and on eastbound I-66 at I-495 this coming weekend, April 13-15. Crews will shift travel lanes and set up work zones to allow for construction on the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

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Construction Ramps Up this Month on I-66 Outside the Beltway

FAIRFAX, Va. - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced today that starting in late March, crews will begin installing concrete barriers, shifting lanes and setting up work zones on sections of I-66 Outside the Beltway, ramping up construction on the Transform I-66 initiative. This early work will allow heavier construction to begin on the new express lanes and other improvements that are being built along the 22.5-mile project corridor on I-66 between I-495 and Gainesville. Construction on the $2.3 billion design-build project is scheduled to run until late 2022.

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