“The existing 95 Express Lanes are reversible and operate only in the direction of peak travel. This project will investigate the feasibility of adding additional capacity to a portion of the 95 Express Lanes, allowing counterflow express lanes in the off-peak direction. As envisioned, the project is expected to address existing congestion and provide further optionality and time savings to Transurban’s express lane customers.”
“Specific development objectives of the feasibility assessment include preliminary estimates regarding:
• Preliminary project footprint, design and schedule;
• Traffic and revenue potential; and
• Project capital and operating cost estimates.
“This project is one of a number of growth opportunities that Transurban is exploring in the North American market that enhance the value of its business and where Transurban has a competitive advantage.”
Transurban manages E-ZPass Express Lanes on Interstates 95, 395, and 495 in Virignia. When the lanes opened in 2014, Transurban signed a deal with the Virignia State Government to operate the lanes for 75 years.
This information was first reported by @FixRoute28.
A man is dead following a crash on the E-ZPass Express Lanes on Interstate 95 in Stafford County.
The crash occurred about 4 p.m. near the Stafford exit, milepost 140
Virginia State Police said they need help piecing together what happened.
The Virginia State Police is seeking the public’s help with the fatal crash that occurred Saturday (Nov. 11), in Stafford County.
Master Trooper J. Fletcher is investigating a crash that occurred at 4:08 p.m. on Interstate 95 at the 140-mile marker. A 2005 Nissan Pathfinder was traveling northbound on I-95 in the right lane when it suddenly ran off the left side of the roadway, collided with an embankment, and overturned. An adult male passenger in the Nissan was ejected and died at the scene due to his injuries. The driver of the Nissan fled the scene on foot before law enforcement arrived.
The driver is believed to be a Hispanic adult male. He was last seen wearing a green sweatshirt and dark-colored pants.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Virginia State Police Master Trooper J. Fletcher at 804-750-8778 or email [email protected].
“Considered the most prestigious award in the public/private infrastructure industry, the P3 Award recognizes the productive partnership among the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP, a consortium of private developers Cintra, Meridiam, and APG), the developer and operator of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway facility, and design/build contractor FAM Construction (a joint venture of Ferrovial Construction and Allan Myers VA).”
VDOT: “The off-ramp from Interstate 95 southbound to exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) at Route 17 and Route 17 Business in Stafford County will remain open the remainder of this week. Overnight ramp closures scheduled for Oct. 18-20 at this location have been canceled.”
Original info from VDOT: “The Interstate 95 southbound off-ramps to Route 17 at the exit 133 interchange in Stafford County will close overnight this week for work with the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.”
“Starting at 11 p.m. tonight, Oct. 16, off-ramps to Route 17 Business to Falmouth and Route 17 northbound to Warrenton will close to traffic until 4 a.m. each evening this week through early Friday, Oct. 20.”
“During this time, southbound travelers seeking Route 17 will be detoured to exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Route 1. Drivers are encouraged to use the most convenient alternate route depending on their destination.”
“While the 10-mile extension to Express Lanes opened in August, construction will continue through early 2024.”
Updated Wednesday, October 18: “The off-ramp from Interstate 95 southbound to exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) at Route 17 and Route 17 Business in Stafford County will remain open the remainder of this week. Overnight ramp closures scheduled for Oct. 18-20 at this location have been canceled.”
Original post from VDOT: “The Interstate 95 southbound off-ramps to Route 17 at the exit 133 interchange in Stafford County will close overnight this week for work with the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.”
“Starting at 11 p.m. tonight, Oct. 16, off-ramps to Route 17 Business to Falmouth and Route 17 northbound to Warrenton will close to traffic until 4 a.m. each evening this week through early Friday, Oct. 20.”
“During this time, southbound travelers seeking Route 17 will be detoured to exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Route 1. Drivers are encouraged to use the most convenient alternate route depending on their destination.”
“While the 10-mile extension to Express Lanes opened in August, construction will continue through early 2024.”
I-95 Northbound: Exit 118 (Thornburg) to Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures at mile markers 121-122 for milling, paving, and pavement patching.
- Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton): Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure to install overhead signs for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project.
- Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Monday?–?Thursday,?9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 140–142. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
- Exit 140 (Courthouse Road): Tuesday?–?Friday,?9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 139–141. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
- Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) to Exit 148 (Quantico): Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures with intermittent traffic stops at mile markers 146-148 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.
- 9 p.m. – Single lane closed, 10 p.m. – Two lanes closed, Midnight – 3 a.m. Full intermittent traffic stops for up to 30 min. intervals, 4:30 a.m. – All lanes open.
I-95 Southbound: Exit 140 (Courthouse Road): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.
- 9 p.m. – Single lane closed, 10 p.m. – Two lanes closed, 4:30 a.m. – Two lanes open. Single lane remains closed. 10 a.m. – All lanes open except Friday, when all lanes reopen by 6 a.m.
- Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Monday?–?Wednesday,?9 p.m. – 10 a.m.?Single lane closure for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.
- Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 133 (Route 17): Monday?–?Thursday,?9 p.m. – 10 a.m.?and Thursday – Friday, 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
- 9 p.m. – Single lane closed, 10 p.m. – Two lanes closed, 4:30 a.m. – Two lanes open. Single lane remains closed. 10 a.m. – All lanes open except Friday, when all lanes reopen by 6 a.m.
- Exit 133 (Route 17) Off-Ramps Closure & Detour: Monday – Thursday, 11 p.m. – 4 a.m. Both I-95 southbound off-ramps to Route 17 to Warrenton and to Falmouth will close each evening with a detour for construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension. Drivers will be detoured to exit 136/Centreport Parkway to Route 1 to return to Route 17 Business/Route 17 or use alternate route depending on your destination.
- Exit 118 (Thornburg):Sunday – Wednesday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures at mile marker 119. Maintenance at the bridge over the Po River.
- Exit 110 (Ladysmith) to Exit 104 (Carmel Church): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures for paving at several locations between mile markers 111-108. Paving work will close the I-95 Southbound Safety Rest Area at mile marker 107 on two evenings starting Sunday, Oct. 15. Read the release here.
City of Fredericksburg: Route 1 and Route 3: Sunday – Thursday, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile lane closures. Travelers may encounter brief overnight delays and a temporary rough ride on Route 1 and Route 3 in the City of Fredericksburg as crews mill and pave the road and freshen lane markings. Work will be underway on Sunday through Thursday evenings, ending early Friday mornings. Work is expected to be underway through late October.
Stafford County: Route 1: Sunday – Tuesday, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Pavement work. Mobile operation on Route 1 northbound and southbound between Layhill Road and Route 17.
- Route 17: Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Pothole repair. Mobile operation with single lane closures on Route 17 northbound and southbound between Sanford Drive and Short Street.
- Route 610 (Garrisonville Road): Sunday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. Pavement marking on Route 610 between Mine Road and Joshua Road. Westbound lane closures are permitted 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. Eastbound lane closures permitted 8 p.m. – 5 a.m.
- Courthouse Road/Hospital Center Boulevard: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Single lane closure between Route 1 and Austin Ridge Drive. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
- Old Courthouse Road: Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Single lane closure near Park and Ride commuter lots with one-way, alternating traffic directed by a flagging crew. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
- Truslow Road: Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Single lane closure near I-95 overpass with one-way, alternating traffic directed by a flagging crew. Paving. Construction for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
Stafford County and King George County: Route 218 (White Oak Road/Caledon Road): Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Flagging crew will direct alternating, one-way traffic on Route 218 (White Oak Road) between Route 604 (Belle Plains Road) in Stafford and Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) in King George County for a safety improvement project.
Spotsylvania County: Route 3 Westbound: Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile lane closures for pavement markings on Route 3 westbound between Bragg Road and Chewing Road.
- Route 17 Southbound: Wednesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Guardrail repair with flagging crew on Route 17 southbound near Route 2.
- Gordon Road Park and Ride: The Gordon Road Park and Ride commuter lot remains open for use, with section A closed for resurfacing. View a map of the lot sections. Sections B, C and D are open after the completion of resurfacing. Read the release.
- Southpoint Parkway: Sunday – Thursday, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Alternating lane closures with flagging for milling and paving on Southpoint Parkway between Route 208 and Route 1.
- Route 607 (Guinea Station Road): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Pothole patching between Route 1 and Caroline County line. Flagging crew will alternate one-way traffic through the work zone.
- Route 608 (Massaponax Church Road): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Pothole patching between Route 1 and Hickory Ridge Road. Flagging crew will alternate one-way traffic through the work zone.
—Virginia Department of Transportation
With three new proposed bus routes, OmniRide aims to continue its push into Stafford County and the Fredericksburg region.
The following new routes are proposed to begin in mid-December 2023:
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“Drivers will notice the enhanced HOV enforcement on Thursday, Aug. 31 and Friday, Sept. 1. To qualify for toll-free HOV3+ travel on the 66 Express, drivers must be transporting three or more people in a non-commercial two-axle vehicle less than seven (7) feet tall and 18 feet long, equipped with an E-ZPass Flex transponder set to HOV On.”
“The HOV3+ policy in effect on the 66 Express Outside the Beltway is mandated by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The express lanes; HOV rules apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”
“Drivers who violate HOV rules are guilty of a traffic infraction. Violations may be punishable by fines, including $125 for a first offense, $250 for a second offense within a period of five years from a first offense, $500 for a third offense within a period of five years from a first offense, and $1,000 for a fourth or subsequent offense within a period of five years from a first offense. HOV violations harm all drivers by adding to traffic in the 66 Express and increasing toll rates. Higher traffic volumes result in higher toll prices and slower travel, impacting all users of the roadway.”
“An integral component of the Transform 66 initiative, the 66 Express Outside the Beltway facility is operated and maintained by I-66 Express Mobility Partners (EMP) in partnership with VDOT. Toll rates vary with real-time traffic conditions to maintain highway speeds at all times.”
The Center Square: “Virginia’s long-awaited Interstate 95 express lanes were ceremonially opened during a ribbon-cutting led by political and transportation leaders, including Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Sen. Tim Kaine, who touted the project as a time-saver and economic boost to the region.”
“The 10 miles of new lanes, privately funded through Transurban in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation, will complete the stretch through Stafford County – notorious for being one of the nation’s worst spots for traffic congestion. Ground was broken in 2019. The new lanes in the major corridor serving north-south travelers between Maine and Florida are estimated to reduce commuting time between Fredericksburg and Washington by 35 minutes.”
