VDOT News - Northern Virginia

FAIRFAX – Demolition continues during overnight hours next week on the ramp from I-66 West to Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) South over I-66, and on portions of the I-66 bridges over Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286). Lane closures on I-66 East and Route 286 North and South will be required nightly to safely accommodate this work.

Demolition Progress During Week of Feb. 9:

• Demolition of the ramp from I-66 West to Route 123 South over I-66 began on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Demolition of two of the four spans of the bridge is complete.
• Partial demolition of the I-66 bridges over Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) began on Thursday, Feb. 13.

What’s Planned Around Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road): 

• Demolition of the Route 123 exit ramp over I-66 East is planned for Friday night, Feb. 14, and from Tuesday night, Feb. 18 through Saturday night, Feb. 22.
• Work during overnight hours includes removal of the concrete bridge deck for each span, followed by removal of the bridge girders. 
• Nighttime ramp demolition over I-66 at Route 123 is anticipated to be complete around late February.
• Nightly lane closures for demolition will occur on I-66 East between Waples Mill and Route 123 with occasional 20-minute stoppages between midnight and 4 a.m. (5 a.m. on weekends).
• The exit from I-66 East to Route 123 will be closed to accommodate demolition over the collector-distributor lane. This is planned for Wednesday night, Feb. 19, through Saturday night, Feb. 22. Traffic will be detoured farther east to Nutley Street (Route 243).

What’s Planned Around Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286):

• Demolition of I-66 spans over the Fairfax County Parkway is planned for Friday night, Feb. 14, and from Monday night, Feb. 17, through Friday night, Feb. 21.
• Work during overnight hours includes removal of the concrete bridge deck for each span, followed by removal of the bridge girders. 
• Nighttime partial demolition of the I-66 bridges over Fairfax County Parkway is anticipated to be complete around mid-March.
• Nightly lane closures for demolition will occur on Fairfax County Parkway approaching I-66, with occasional 20-minute stoppages between midnight and 4 a.m. (6 a.m. on weekends).
• The exit from I-66 West to Fairfax County Parkway South will be closed Thursday night, Feb. 20, and Friday night, Feb. 21. Traffic will be directed to Route 286 North, exit to westbound, then stay to the left and follow signs to Route 286 South.

Work is weather dependent and will be rescheduled if inclement conditions occur. Find additional details on planned traffic closures at www.Transform66.org. 

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