The Virginia Department of Transportation has planned some closures of major highways in the area for High Occupancy Toll lane construction:
The Virginia Department of Transportation announces several overnight travel impacts scheduled on I-395 at I-495 stating on Friday night, Feb. 11 through Sunday morning, Feb. 20, as part of the Capital Beltway High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes Project.
I-395 north at I-495: Each night, Friday, Feb. 11 through Saturday, Feb. 19, starting at 9:30 p.m. one lane will be closed on I-395 north, progressing to a full I-395 north closure after 10 p.m. Detour: Motorists will be detoured to I-495 north to Exit 54A, Braddock Road (Route 620) west, follow signage to I-495 south to Exit 57, I-395 north. This closure allows crews to install steel bridge beams. All lanes will reopen on weekdays by 5 a.m., on Saturday by 7 a.m. and on Sunday by 9 a.m.
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