WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Transportation officials will close a portion of Interstate 95’s High Occupancy Vehicle lanes this weekend. It’ll be one of several total closures of the heavily-used transportation facility over the next six weeks.
The reversible HOV lanes between Va. 234 in Dumfries and the Franconia-Springfield Parkway will close at 11 p.m. Friday and will reopen by 10 a.m. Saturday. Drivers will be able to get onto the HOV lanes in the northbound direction at Franconia-Springfield Parkway and points north starting at 2 a.m. Saturday. The entire facility is expected to reopen in the northbound direction to all traffic by 11 a.m. Saturday.
“The closure allows crews to perform survey work, test boring, utility markings, and collect road condition data in preparation for final design of the future 95 Express Lanes Project. Message boards will be in place informing motorists of the closure,” according to a Virginia Department of Transportation press release.
Over the next four to six weeks beginning April 16, the entire HOV facility will close Monday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and 10 p.m. to 11 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights for in connection with preliminary work on the 95 Express Lanes.
“Motorists should plan on adding 15-20 minutes to their travel during the late evening hours as the HOV gates close and traffic will use the general purpose lanes. For motorist safety State Police will be posted at HOV closure locations,” VDOT stated.
Specific information on HOV closures that will occur between April 16 and 20 is slated to be provided by the transportation agency on Wednesday.
The work is part of the 95 Express Lanes project which aims to convert the popular HOV lanes between Dumfries and Edsall Road in Alexandria to toll lanes. The converted lanes will requiring single drivers to pay a toll to use the facility at all times, but vehicles with three or more occupants free access to the lanes.
Right now, laws require three or more occupants to use the lanes between 6 and 9 a.m., and 3:30 to 6 p.m. weekdays. Additionally, there are no tolls to use the facility, which includes a portion of I-395 to the Washington, D.C. line.
Recent Stories
Les Cline. [Photo courtesy of Prince William County Schools]Les Cline, a gym teacher within Prince William County Schools (PWCS), was awarded the $1,000 Extra Yard for Teachers grant from the…
[Tim Mossholder via Pexels]According to a small business report from Prince William County’s Department of Development Services, 24 small businesses opened in November 2024. This marks 339 total small businesses…
OmniRide has announced its service schedule for Monday, January 20, 2025, coinciding with both the Presidential Inauguration and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Riders are encouraged to plan ahead as some services will not be operating.
Service Schedule for January 20, 2025
OmniRide Express: No Service
OmniRide Metro Express: Regular schedules to both Franconia-Springfield and Tysons. Rides will be free.
OmniRide Local & East-West Express: Regular Service
OmniRide Access Paratransit & OmniRide Connect Microtransit: Regular Service
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced significant highway changes and closures to support the Virginia State Police during the upcoming Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump. Drivers traveling from Virginia into Washington, D.C., on Monday, January 20, are urged to plan ahead and use alternate routes as multiple bridges and ramps will be closed. Portable and overhead message signs will provide reminders of the closures.
The closures will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, January 20, and remain in effect until the conclusion of inaugural events. Here’s what drivers need to know:
Start 2024 on the right foot by prioritizing your mental health and well-being. At Peaceful Mind Solutions, we understand how challenging life can be—whether it’s managing stress from work, family dynamics, or navigating the complexities of the world around us. Our team is here to help you create balance and find the peace you deserve.
We’re offering a free 15-minute consultation to help you explore how therapy can work for you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, looking for support, or just want to talk things through, this is the perfect opportunity to take that first step toward a healthier, happier you.
Scheduling is simple and convenient. Choose the option that works best for you:
Experience the passion and drama of Puccini’s “The Girl from the Golden West”.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra, this performance brings Puccini’s masterpiece to life with an extraordinary cast.
Featuring:
