495 Southside Express Lanes Study
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
Public Information Meeting Materials
- Study Boards
- Study Maps
- Study Brochure (English) (Spanish)
- Printable Comment Form
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
Translation assistance: For translation assistance, please call the VDOT Northern Virginia Office at 703-259-1775. More information on Translation services can be accessed here.
Events
Provide Project Feedback
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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