DULLES CORRIDOR METRORAIL PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY: WEEK OF NOV. 15
Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 16-18, the shoulder of the exit ramp from the Capital Beltway Outer Loop to southbound Route 123 will be closed. Traffic will still be able to use the ramp, but drivers should expect a narrowing of the lanes and be aware of crews placing concrete barriers. This work will take place between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day. Short-Term Traffic Shift Beginning Nov. 20 Beginning Friday night, Nov. 20, a new traffic pattern will begin on northbound Route 123 from just south of Colshire Drive to the Dulles Connector Road (Route 267) overpass. Northbound lanes will shift approximately eight feet to the east (right) to pass a work area. This traffic pattern will be in place for approximately four to six weeks as crews complete a major waterline installation in the area. Gas Main Installation on Chain Bridge Road at Tysons Boulevard Between Monday, Nov. 16 and the Thanksgiving holiday, the two right-turn lanes to Tysons Boulevard and the right through lane of southbound Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) will be closed on overnights only. Drivers should follow Chain Bridge Road south, turn right on International Drive, then veer right on to Galleria Drive to access Tysons Boulevard. Night Work on Leesburg Pike (Route 7) and Westpark Drive
- From the Dulles Toll Road on-ramp to Westwood Center Drive, and
- Between Spring Hill Road and Marshalls Drive (Tysons Square Shopping Center)
The same type of work, at the same time, will be performed on southbound Westpark Drive, between Greensboro Drive and Leesburg Pike (Route 7).
This work will last from 9:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Friday night. Police will be on site for motorist safety.
Ramp Work at Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) and Leesburg Pike (Route 7) Interchanges
The following ramps will experience shoulder closures overnights Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 16-17. Traffic will still be allowed to use the ramps:
- Eastbound Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) exit ramp to eastbound Leesburg Pike (Route 7)
- Westbound Leesburg Pike (Route 7) entrance ramp to eastbound Dulles Toll Road (Route 267)
The left lane of the Dulles Connector Road will be closed again next week between Magarity Road and Route 123 (after the split) so crews can deliver material to the work area. Reminder: Permanent Service Road Closure on Route 7
The service road of eastbound Route 7 between Pike 7 Plaza and the Koons GM car dealership began closing permanently last week. Crews are closing portions of the service road one at a time until this entire stretch is eliminated.Business access from Route 7 will remain open, but motorists should expect some alternate entrance routes as this service road is eliminated. Koons customers should enter the property via southbound Route 123.
Old Chain Bridge Road
Next week, the southbound lane of Old Chain Bridge Road between Hallcrest Street and Seneca Avenue will close again so crews can perform pier construction near the area. Traffic will be reduced to one lane, and a flagger and police will be on site at all times for motorist safety.
Reminder: Truck Access Permitted on I-66
The project has been granted approval by the Virginia Department of Transportation to allow trucks to use I-66, including the stretch between the I-495 Capital Beltway and Route 29 (Lee Highway). This will enable trucks to transport materials to and from the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project’s multiple construction sites in the area.
Route 7/Route 123 Interchange Changes
Significant changes are in place at the Route 7/Route 123 interchange in the heart of Tysons Corner. See the
Tysons Corner Construction Maps
Route 7 MapRoute 123 MapVDOT has issued the following traffic advisory on behalf of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project.
Traffic shift
: Beginning on or around Monday, Nov. 16, motorists should expect a traffic shift of the northbound Dolley Madison Boulevard (Route 123) between Anderson Road and the Dulles Connector Road (Route 267) overpass. This shift will move lanes approximately eight feet to the right around a work area, and is expected to last four to six weeks. Interstate 66 West Night WorkDulles Connector Road (Route 267)When: Fri., Nov. 20, 10:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. What: Multiple lane closures Where: I-66 westbound
Weather permitting the following lane closures are scheduled: Service roads along eastbound Leesburg Pike (Route 7) between
LANE CLOSURES FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 15:
from just before Lee Highway (Route 29) to the Dulles Connector Road (Route 267) split Why: Pavement striping Police: Onsite for motorist safety Note: The two right lanes will be closed until 5 a.m., then only the left lane will close from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thru traffic will have at least one lane open at all times. Frontage Road Night Work When: Mon., Nov. 16 – Fri., Nov. 20, midnight to 5 a.m. What: Road closed. See link for detour. Where: Frontage Road in both directions for 400 feet from Leesburg Pike (Route 7) Why: Utility work Police: Onsite for motorist safety When: Fri., Nov. 20 – Sat., Nov. 21, 24/7 What: Traffic reduced to one-way lane Where: Frontage Road in both directions for 500 feet south of Pinnacle Drive Why: Installation of barriers and guardrail Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) North Night Work When: Wed., Nov. 18, 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. What: Right lane closed Where: Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) northbound for 500 feet north of I-495 Why: Removal of temporary barriers Police: Onsite for motorist safety Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) South Night Work When: Mon., Nov. 16 – Thurs., Nov. 19, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.; Fri., Nov. 20, 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.; and Sat., Nov. 21, 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. What: Two right turn lanes to Tysons Boulevard and right thru lane closed. Where: Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) southbound from the I-495 to Tysons Boulevard Why: Gas main installation Police: Onsite for motorist safety Dolley Madison Boulevard (Route 123) North Day and Night Work When: Mon., Nov. 16, 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. What: Left lane closed Where: Dolley Madison Boulevard (Route 123) northbound from Colshire Drive to the Dulles Connector Road (Route 267) overpass Why: Setting up traffic shift Police: Onsite for motorist safety When: Mon., Nov. 16 – Thurs., Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.; and Fri., Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m. to noon and 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. What: Right turn lane to Anderson Road closed Where: Dolley Madison Boulevard (Route 123) northbound at Colshire Drive Why: Utility work Police: Onsite for motorist safety for night work only Dulles Connector Road (Route 267)/Dulles International Airport Access Highway Day Work
When: Mon., Nov. 16 – Thurs., Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Fri., Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m. to noon What: Left thru lane closed Where: Route 267
westbound between Magarity Road and Route 123 Why: Material delivery Note: Left lane closure begins on the Dulles Connector Road and extends past the split on to the left lane of the Dulles International Airport Access Highway. Dulles International Airport Access East Highway Day Work When: Mon., Nov. 16 – Fri., Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. What: Left thru lane closed Where: Route 267 eastbound between Wiehle Avenue and Hunter Mill Road Why: Installing caissons for station foundation Colshire Drive East Day Work When: Mon., Nov. 16 – Thurs., Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Fri., Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m. to noon What: Right lane closed Where: Colshire Drive eastbound at Dolley Madison Boulevard (Route 123) Why: Utility work Note: Far left turn lane of southbound Dolley Madison Boulevard (Route 123) to Colshire Drive also will be closed. Leesburg Pike (Route 7) West Day Work When: Mon., Nov. 16 – Tues., Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. What: Left lane closed Where: Leesburg Pike (Route 7) westbound from the Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) overpass to Westpark Drive/Gosnell Road Why: Stone placement, paving, striping and work in median When: Mon., Nov. 16 – Thurs., Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Fri., Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m. to noon What: Right turn lane to Spring Hill Road closed Where: Leesburg Pike (Route 7) westbound from 200 at Spring Hill Road Why: Utility work When: Wed., Nov. 18 – Thurs., Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Fri., Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m. to noon What: Right thru lane closed Where: Leesburg Pike (Route 7) westbound from just before Frontage Road to Westpark Drive Why: Utility testing Police: Onsite for motorist safety Note: Turn lanes at Westpark/Gosnell and SAIC Drive remain open. When: Mon., Nov. 16 – Wed., Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. What: Right lane closed Where: Leesburg Pike (Route 7) westbound from Tyco Road to the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) Why: Curb and gutter installation Leesburg Pike (Route 7) East Day and Night Work When: Mon., Nov. 16 – Thurs., Nov. 19, 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.; and Fri., Nov. 20, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. What: Right thru lane closed Where: Leesburg Pike (Route 7) eastbound from Spring Hill Road to Marshalls Drive
from the Dulles Toll Road off-ramp to Westwood Center Drive Why: Utility work Police: Onsite for motorist safety Old Chain Bridge Road South Day Work When: Mon., Nov. 16 – Thurs., Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Fri., Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m. to noon What: Southbound lane closed; flagger to direct traffic Where: Old Chain Bridge Road southbound from Hallcrest Street to Seneca Avenue Why: Pier construction Police: Onsite for motorist safety Tyco Road North Day Work When: Mon., Nov. 16 – Wed., Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. What: Right lane closed Where: Tyco Road northbound at Spring Hill Road
