Overview

The Megaprojects are just some of the improvements coming soon or already under way in Northern Virginia. Below are other projects (under way or planned) not as large in scale, but equally important in making traveling on the road much easier. For an interactive, statewide road construction map, click here.

Other Major Projects

I-66 Widening
Two lanes – one regular and one HOV – are being added to I-66 in each direction from the Route 234 bypass to Route 29 in Gainesville. In addition, new ramps will be built at the I-66/Route 29 interchange. Construction will be finished in August 2010. Visit the project page here.

Northern Virginia Projects
Visit the project page for a list of ongoing, planned and recently completed construction projects.

Possible Additional Projects (depending on funding)

Lee Highway and Gallows Road
A major makeover of this congested intersection in Merrifield is under way. Half a dozen utilities must be moved before actual roadway improvements begin in 2011. When completed in 2013, the intersection will include expanded turn- and through-lanes, and several pedestrian-friendly features. Read about utility relocation on the project page.

Gainesville Area Improvements
Congestion-choked Gainesville in Prince William County will be transformed by a new interchange at Route 29 and Linton Hall Road. The project involves elevating Route 29 over the railroad tracks and under Linton Hall Road, building new ramps at the I-66 interchange and adding a lane on Route 29 from I-66 to Virginia Oaks. Construction will begin in 2010 and will be completed in 2014. Read more about the project here. Visit the project page.

I-66 Westbound Spot Improvements
Design is under way in Arlington County to extend the I-66 westbound on- and off-ramps so that they connect from Route 29 to Glebe Road (not funded for construction), from Fairfax Drive to Sycamore Street and from Washington Boulevard to the Dulles Connector. Construction could begin as early as 2010. The project completion date is to be determined. Visit the project page.

I-66 Pavement Rehabilitation
Seven miles of 40-year-old concrete pavement must be replaced between the Capital Beltway and Route 50 in Fairfax County. Construction is expected to begin in 2014 and take two years to complete. Visit the project page.

VRE Capital Improvements
The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is constructing a second platform and a Kiss and Ride facility at the Woodbridge Station and is adding five new locomotives to its fleet. Go to www.vre.org for more information.

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