TRAFFIC ALERT

495NEXT.vdot.virginia.gov

April 4, 2025

FAIRFAX, VA – Lane closures and intermittent traffic stoppages are scheduled to resume during overnight hours Monday, April 7 through Wednesday, April 30 on northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Virginia between Route 7 and north of the Dulles Toll Road. The ramp from eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Highway (Route 267) to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) will also be closed nightly during this timeframe. These closures and traffic stoppages are needed for crews to continue working on a new 495 Express Lanes ramp at the I-495 and Dulles Corridor Interchange.

The lane and ramp closures will occur from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning on Monday through Saturday nights.

Drivers affected by the ramp closure from eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Highway (Route 267) to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) should follow the posted detour: 

• Exit onto I-495 South using Exit 18A to Richmond
• Take Exit 46B for Route 123/Chain Bridge Road North
• Continue in ramp-lane and immediately merge onto I-495 North

In the event of inclement weather or other delays, this work may be rescheduled or prolonged. Drivers are urged to use caution and expect potential delays if traveling through this area.

Check VA 511 for traffic, work zone and incident information online at 511.vdot.virginia.gov, on the mobile app, or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia.

Visit 495next.vdot.virginia.gov for the latest construction and lane closure information.

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