Expect I-66 Delays This Weekend In Fairfax

FAIRFAX, VA—Ongoing work on Interstate 66 could disrupt travel in Fairfax City this weekend, so consider alternate routes. Here's what to expect, per the city:

During the evening hours of May 4 and 5, VDOT has scheduled overnight lane closures on eastbound I-66 between U.S. Route 50 and Route 123/Chain Bridge Road. In anticipation of these closures and other I-66 work that might lead to some diverting traffic on Route 50, the traffic signals on Route 50/Fairfax Boulevard in the city are now in full color operation overnight.

Lanes on eastbound I-66 between U.S. Route 50 and Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) will be shifted toward the inside median to support upcoming construction activity. Closures are scheduled to occur overnight beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5:

• Single lane closure at 9 p.m. on eastbound I-66 near Monument Drive
• Multi-lane closure at 10 p.m. on eastbound I-66 near U.S. Route 50
• Closure of one of two lanes on the eastbound and westbound Route 50 ramp to eastbound I-66 at 10 p.m.

Drivers are advised that once this lane shift is implemented, the "red X" signs between U.S. Route 50 and Route 123/Chain Bridge Road, which are part of VDOT's Active Traffic Management (ATM) system, will be transitioned out of service. The signs will remain operational east of Route 123.

Information: VirginiaDOT.org, Transform66.org

Image via VDOT