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Lorton Lanes: May 9-15

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Here's how construction is impacting Lorton's roadways in the coming week.

- The far right lane of Lorton Road eastbound between Cardinal Forest Lane and Richmond Highway is closed.

 I-95 WIDENING 

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Nighttime work - Closures occur between 9:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

I-95 north from Exit 160, Gordon Blvd. (Route 123) to Exit 161, Richmond Hwy. (Route 1) - Two lanes closed Sunday - Thursday nights for bridgework.  The first lane will be taken at 9:30 p.m. the second will be taken by 10:30 p.m. or earlier.

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Weekday work - Closures occur between 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

I-95 north between Exit 160, Gordon Blvd. (Route 123) and Exit 161, Richmond Hwy (Route 1) - Right lane closed Monday - Thursday for paving and bridgework.

I-95 south between Pohick Rd. overpass and Exit 160, Gordon Blvd. (Route 123) - Right lane closed Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for sign installation, paving and bridge work.  

I-95 reversible lanes (HOV) from Richmond Hwy. (Route 1)  to Gordon Blvd. (Route 123) - Single lane closed Monday - Thursday for road lighting adjustments and overhead sign work.

Furnace Rd. (Route 611) east or west at I-95 - Road closed, flagger to direct traffic, Monday - Wednesday for bridge work.  

All closures are weather permitting. 

Read more about the I-95 widening project here.

BRAC/ FORT BELVOIR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT ROUTE 1

No scheduled closures

BRAC / FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY EXTENSION PROJECT

Weekday work - Closures occur between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

I-95 south at Exit 166B, Fairfax County Pkwy. (Route 7100) - Ramp narrowed Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for roadwork and sign relocation.

Fairfax County Pkwy (Route 7100) north and south from Backlick Rd. to Hooes Rd. – Single lane closed Monday - Friday for roadwork and barrier placement.

Rolling Rd. north and south from Fullerton Rd. to Barta Rd. - Single lane closed Monday - Friday for roadwork.

Backlick Rd. north and south from Fullerton Rd. to Boudinot Dr. - Single lane closed Monday - Friday for roadwork.

Fullerton Rd. east and west, from Backlick Rd. to Boston Blvd. - Single lane and shoulder closed Monday - Friday for utility work.

Barta Rd. east and west at Rolling Rd. - Single lane closed Monday - Friday for road work and drain repair.

Hooes Rd. east and west at Barkers Ct. - Flagger operation Monday - Friday for material delivery.

Heller Loop north at Fullerton Rd. - Single lane closed Monday - Friday for roadwork.

All closures are weather permitting.

Ongoing work Fairfax County Parkway Extension Project

The Fairfax County Parkway extension (Route 7100) is now open. For more information and detour maps click here.

Read more about the Fairfax County Parkway project here.

I-95 HOV/HOT LANES PROJECT

Weekday work - Closures occur between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

I-95 north at Franconia/Springfield Pkwy. (Route 7900) overpass - Single lane closed Monday - Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to noon for test bores.

I-95 south at Furnace Rd. (Route 611) - Single lane closed Monday - Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to noon for material delivery.

Read more about the I-95 HOV/HOT Lanes Project here.

ABOUT LANE CLOSURES

For an interactive lane closure map, please visit the lane closures page. While much construction will take place behind concrete barriers, lane closures will be necessary at certain times and these lane closures are weather permitting. In general, lane closures occur between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Night work generally occurs between 9:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless otherwise noted. There are no lane closures on holiday weekends. Business and residential communities will remain accessible.

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