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Lorton Lanes: November 14- 20

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Here is how construction is impacting Lorton's roadways this week.

BRAC/Fairfax County Parkway Extension Project

Weekday work - Closures occur during the day unless otherwise noted.

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  • Fairfax County Parkway (Route 7100) north and south onto Franconia-Springfield Parkway (Route 7900) east and west, from Whitler's Creek Dr. to Accotink Creek bridge: Left lane closed Monday through Friday for construction in median.

  • Franconia-Springfield Parkway (Route 7900) east from ramp to Fairfax County Parkway (Route 7100) to Accotink Creek bridge: Right lane closed Monday through Friday for the addition of a new exit ramp.

  • Fairfax County Parkway Extension (Route 7100) north and south from Barta Rd. to Franconia-Springfield Parkway (Route 7900): Single alternating lane closures Monday - Friday for construction in median or widening shoulder.
    Hooes Road east and west at Barkers Court - Flagger to direct traffic Monday - Friday for truck access to construction entrance.

    All closures are weather permitting.

For an interactive lane closure map and more information on closures elsewhere in Fairfax County, please Virginia 511.

While much construction will take place behind concrete barriers, lane closures will be necessary at certain times and these lane closures are weather permitting.

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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.

About Virginia Megaprojects

Over the next several years there will be heavy construction activity from Virginia Megaprojects across Northern Virginia.  These new projects represent significant transportation improvements designed to ease congestion and provide you with new and better ways to commute and travel in the region. For complete project information please visit the Virginia Megaprojects website.

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