March 14 groundbreaking for a 2.5-mile extension of the express lanes on Interstate 495

Gov. Glenn Youngkin today, March 14, 2022, announced the start of construction on a 2.5-mile extension of the express lanes on Interstate 495 between the Dulles Corridor and the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Fairfax County.

“The 495 NEXT project represents the Commonwealth’s commitment to improving regional infrastructure and traffic flow for Virginians, our visitors, and the broader business community,” said Gov. Youngkin. “Together with our partners from the public and private sectors, we are prioritizing investments in Virginia’s transportation network to keep people, goods, and our economy moving.”

The governor was joined by Step Miller, Virginia Secretary of Transportation, state and local officials, and Transurban, Virginia’s project partner and operator of the 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes, at a groundbreaking ceremony to officially kick off construction on the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

The latest extension of Virginia’s 90+-mile express lanes network planned for Northern Virginia, the project will provide new travel options, reduce congestion, support new transit services, and minimize cut-through traffic in residential communities.