October 13, 2023

What's Happening?

1. As early as Thursday, October 19, daytime pile driving will start for the west (near Langley Swim Club) side abutment of the new Live Oak Drive Bridge over I-495. Pile driving is anticipated to continue during daytime hours for approximately 10 business days.
2. Paving of Balls Hill Road is scheduled to occur on or about Tuesday, October 24 during daytime and evening hours, resurfacing the section of the road that has been excavated to install a new Fairfax Water line. This paving work is expected to be completed in one day.

What Should Neighbors Expect?

Pile driving involves hammering steel piles into the ground to support the foundation of the future bridge. When active, neighbors will hear hammer strikes every few seconds. Pile driving will occur only during daytime hours, Monday through Friday.

During paving operations, neighbors can expect to hear the engines and mechanical functions of heavy equipment. The noise produced by asphalt pavers is approximately the same loudness as a carwash.

All construction work is dependent on weather conditions and other factors.

What Happens Next?

In late 2023 or early 2024, crews will drive piles at the new Live Oak Drive bridge's east abutment. Subsequent work includes completing the abutments and relocating utility lines. Next, bridge beams will be lifted into place over the Beltway, an activity that must be performed during nighttime hours so the highway below can be closed to traffic for safety reasons. The deck and remaining elements of the bridge then will be constructed.

Stay informed by registering for updates at 495NEXT.vdot.virginia.gov.

Resources:

Learn how various features of the 495 NEXT project interact with your property by using the interactive map on 495NEXT.vdot.virginia.gov. Enter your address in the search bar to view your home in relation to various project features, including the future Beltway itself and location of replacement noise walls.

Check 495NEXT.vdot.virginia.gov for the latest construction updates and to sign up to receive the project newsletter and other information.

Construction plans are subject to change due to weather, utility relocations performed by outside companies, resequencing of work to facilitate on-time completion of the overall project, and other factors.

Questions?

Email: 495NorthernExtension@vdot.virginia.gov

Call: Construction Inquiry Line, 703-592-6430

Virginia Department of Transportation, Michelle Holland, 703-586-0487

Transurban, Michael McGurk, 571-421-5364

Lane Construction, John Undeland, 703-785-3461