495 Southside Express Lanes Study

The comment period closed on June 21, 2022. Additional comments can be provided through email to 495southsideexpresslanes@vdot.virginia.gov.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) invited the public to learn about and provide input on its I-495 Southside Express Lanes Study (495 Southside Study) by holding virtual and in-person public information meetings in May. The 495 Southside Study, which began in January 2022, is being conducted by VDOT to assess a potential extension of the Express Lanes system on I-95/I-495 (the Capital Beltway) for 11 miles from the Springfield interchange (I-95/I-395/I-495) to MD 210 in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The goals and objectives of this study are to evaluate transportation improvements that extend and provide continuity of the Express Lanes system on I-495, provide additional travel choices, reduce congestion, improve travel reliability, improve safety, and provide consistency with local and regional plans.

VDOT held a virtual meeting option on May 18, as well as three in-person meeting options on May 19, May 23, and May 25. Each of the four meetings provided the same study information, including a formal presentation, question and answer session, and opportunities to provide input and comments on the study. The in-person meetings also included an open house period allowing attendees the chance to view exhibit boards and interact with staff individually to learn about the study.

Public Information Meetings

All meeting times were 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Presentations started at 7 p.m.

Virtual Meeting

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
View a recording of the virtual public meeting.

In-Person Meetings

Thursday, May 19, 2022 | Oxon Hill High School | 6701 Leyte Drive, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Monday, May 23, 2022 | John R. Lewis High School | 6540 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center | 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Schedule

Preliminary Traffic and Environmental Fieldwork - Winter / Spring 2022
Study Introduction and Public Information Meeting - Spring 2022
Range of Alternatives Public Information Meeting - Fall 2022 / Winter 2023
Environmental Assessment for Public Review and Public Hearing - Spring / Summer 2023
Environmental Assessment Complete - Fall 2023 / Winter 2024

Provide Study Feedback

The formal comment period has closed. Additional comments can be provided through email to 495southsideexpresslanes@vdot.virginia.gov.

Supplemental Information

Print Ad
Flyer (English) (Spanish)

Public Information Meeting Materials

Resources

Contact Information:
Michelle Holland, VDOT Communications
703-586-0487 or 495southsideexpresslanes@vdot.virginia.gov

Nick Nies, AICP, Project Manager
703-259-3752 or 495southsideexpresslanes@vdot.virginia.gov

Phase: Study

UPC: 117217

Lengths and Limits: Springfield Interchange to MD 210 (11 mi)

Locality: Alexandria and Fairfax

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How often do you travel on any part of I-495 between the Springfield Interchange and MD 210 (Study Area)?

Every day

At least once a week

Rarely

Other

Closed to responses

What mode of transportation do you typically use to travel through the Study Area? (Check all that apply)

Personal Vehicle

Business/Service Vehicle

Carpool/Vanpool (Traveling with 2 or more occupants)

Hired Vehicle (taxi, Uber, Lyft)

Bus

Other

Closed to responses

What day(s) do you typically travel through the Study Area? (Check all that apply)

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Closed to responses

What time(s) of the day do you typically travel through the Study Area? (Check all that apply)

Morning (5 a.m. - 9 a.m.)

Midday (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Afternoon (4 p.m. - 7 p.m.)

Evening (7 p.m. - midnight)

Late night/early morning (Midnight - 5 a.m.)

Closed to responses

Please check the interchanges that you use to enter and/or exit during your typical trip through the corridor.

Springfield Interchange (I-395/I-95/I-495)

South Van Dorn Street Interchange

Eisenhower Avenue Connector

Telegraph Road Interchange

U.S. Route 1 Interchange

I-295 Interchange

MD 210 Interchange

None of the Above

Closed to responses

On average, how often do you experience traffic congestion while traveling through the Study Area?

Every day

At least once a week

Rarely

Other

Closed to responses

How often do you use the existing Express Lanes within the region?

Daily

At least once a week

At least once a month

Rarely

Never

Closed to responses

Please rate the 495 Southside Express Lanes Study goals.

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Please list any other needs within the study corridor.

Closed for Comments

Please provide any additional input on the 495 Southside Express Lanes Study.

Closed for Comments

How did you hear about this Study?

Newspaper

Social media

Direct mail

Family/Friend/Neighbor

Study website

Online Ads

Other

Closed to responses

Please provide us with information about where you live. Neighborhood (Optional)

Closed for Comments

Zip Code

Closed for Comments

MAY 25

In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Alexandria

Wed, May 25 2022 6:30 PM

Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA Map

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MAY 23

In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Springfield

Mon, May 23 2022 6:30 PM

John R. Lewis High School, 6540 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150, USA Map

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MAY 19

In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Oxon Hill

Thu, May 19 2022 6:30 PM

Oxon Hill High School, 6701 Leyte Drive, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA Map

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MAY 18

Virtual Public Information Meeting

Wed, May 18 2022 6:30 PM

Participate by phone: 855-925-2801 Meeting code: 1339

Email G25780@publicinput.com

Welcome to the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Public Information Meeting for the I-495 Southside Express Lanes Study.

This meeting will be conducted in WebEx on May 18, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., with a presentation at 7 p.m.

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495 Southside Express Lanes Study

495 Southside Express Lanes Study

How often do you travel on any part of I-495 between the Springfield Interchange and MD 210 (Study Area)?

What mode of transportation do you typically use to travel through the Study Area? (Check all that apply)

What day(s) do you typically travel through the Study Area? (Check all that apply)

What time(s) of the day do you typically travel through the Study Area? (Check all that apply)

Please check the interchanges that you use to enter and/or exit during your typical trip through the corridor.

On average, how often do you experience traffic congestion while traveling through the Study Area?

How often do you use the existing Express Lanes within the region?

Please rate the 495 Southside Express Lanes Study goals.

Please list any other needs within the study corridor.

Please provide any additional input on the 495 Southside Express Lanes Study.

How did you hear about this Study?

Please provide us with information about where you live. Neighborhood (Optional)

Zip Code

In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Alexandria

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In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Springfield

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In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Oxon Hill

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Virtual Public Information Meeting

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495 Southside Express Lanes Study

495 Southside Express Lanes Study

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How often do you travel on any part of I-495 between the Springfield Interchange and MD 210 (Study Area)?

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What mode of transportation do you typically use to travel through the Study Area? (Check all that apply)

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What day(s) do you typically travel through the Study Area? (Check all that apply)

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What time(s) of the day do you typically travel through the Study Area? (Check all that apply)

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Please check the interchanges that you use to enter and/or exit during your typical trip through the corridor.

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On average, how often do you experience traffic congestion while traveling through the Study Area?

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How often do you use the existing Express Lanes within the region?

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Please rate the 495 Southside Express Lanes Study goals.

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Please list any other needs within the study corridor.

Question title

Please provide any additional input on the 495 Southside Express Lanes Study.

Question title

How did you hear about this Study?

Question title

Please provide us with information about where you live. Neighborhood (Optional)

Question title

Zip Code

In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Alexandria In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Alexandria

Accessibility and Language Accommodation Request

Register for this meeting

In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Springfield In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Springfield

Accessibility and Language Accommodation Request

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In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Oxon Hill In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Oxon Hill

Accessibility and Language Accommodation Request

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Virtual Public Information Meeting Virtual Public Information Meeting

Accessibility and Language Accommodation Request

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In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Alexandria

In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Springfield

In-Person Public Information Meeting for I-495 Express Lanes Study - Oxon Hill

Virtual Public Information Meeting