Some things can’t wait for traffic Capital Beltway HOT Lanes Project New Travel Choices Ahead.

Some things can’t wait for trafficSome things can’t wait for traffic

Capital Beltway HOT Lanes ProjectCapital Beltway HOT Lanes ProjectNew Travel Choices AheadNew Travel Choices Ahead


OverviewOverview• Two new lanes in each direction

• First-time introduction of HOV to the Beltway and Tysons Corner

• Seamless connection with existing HOV Service• I-395/I-95, I-66, and Dulles Toll Rd

• Congestion-free network for buses and carpools

• Opportunity to pay a toll for reliable travel time


Other Project Benefits• Improved & expanded sound wall protection

• Replace over $260 million of aging infrastructure

• Improved connection for I-66 regular lanes

• Pedestrian and bicycle access for each interchange


Free to HOV-3, buses, Free to HOV-3, buses, motorcycles and motorcycles and emergency vehiclesemergency vehicles

Variable pricingVariable pricing:: tolls rise or fall based on real-time traffic conditions to manage number of vehicles in the lanes

Not an everyday toll road:Not an everyday toll road: choose to pay a toll when they need a faster, more reliable trip

Fully electronic tolling with E-Z Pass:Fully electronic tolling with E-Z Pass: Electronic signs display rates; no toll booths


New Westpark & Jones Branch ConnectorsNew Westpark & Jones Branch Connectors

Relief for Routes 7 and 123Relief for Routes 7 and 123

• Access Tysons’ malls without ever traveling on Routes 123 or 7

• Huge incentive for carpooling or riding a bus

• Will alleviate local traffic to/from

McLean and Vienna

Tysons Corner Center

Major Tysons Employers


New Travel Choices for TysonsNew Travel Choices for Tysons


• Build outer 2 lanes: 2008 – 2011

• Rebuild/lengthen all bridges & overpasses along alignment: 2008 – 2011

• Shift traffic into 2 new outer lanes: 2011

• Construction on inner 2 (HOT) lanes: 2011 - 2012

General Construction PlanGeneral Construction Plan

Projected HOT Lanes Opening – Early 2013

Some things can’t wait for trafficSome things can’t wait for trafficRoute 7 InterchangeRoute 7 Interchange

Springfield

Maryland2009-2012 2009-2012 Four Construction PhasesFour Construction Phases

Phase 1: Phase 1: • Build new westbound bridgeBuild new westbound bridge

Phase 2: Phase 2: • Traffic shift to new westbound bridgeTraffic shift to new westbound bridge• Eastbound traffic to old westbound bridgeEastbound traffic to old westbound bridge• Demolish and rebuild eastbound bridgeDemolish and rebuild eastbound bridge

Phase 3:Phase 3:• Traffic shift to new eastbound bridgeTraffic shift to new eastbound bridge• Remove existing east bridgeRemove existing east bridge• Complete Route 7 new bridgeComplete Route 7 new bridge

Phase 4: Phase 4: • Build Hot Lanes rampBuild Hot Lanes ramp


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Maryland

Springfield

McLean

Vienna


Capital One

Route 123 Interchange: Phase 1Route 123 Interchange: Phase 1

Widen Westpark BridgeWiden Westpark Bridge

Dulles Metrorail

Build new I-495 Build new I-495

South bridgeSouth bridge

Lane ClosureLane Closure May 2009 – Nov 2009May 2009 – Nov 2009 Left lane in each directionLeft lane in each direction


Auxiliary

Lane

Temporary Barriers

PIE

R

THRU

Lanes

Lane Closure/

Work Zone

Lane Closure/

Work Zone

THRU

Lanes

Auxiliary

Lane

Lane Closures Lane Closures –– Bridge Pier WorkBridge Pier Work Phase I: Phase I: May 2009 – November 2009May 2009 – November 2009Phase 2: Phase 2: January 2010 for 18-24 monthsJanuary 2010 for 18-24 months

Route 123 InterchangeRoute 123 Interchange


Phase 1Phase 1• Build new I-495 south bridgeBuild new I-495 south bridge• Widen Westpark BridgeWiden Westpark Bridge

Phase 2Phase 2• Build new I-495 North and Build new I-495 North and HOT Lane bridges over Rt. 123HOT Lane bridges over Rt. 123

Phase 3Phase 3• Build new connector from Build new connector from HOT Lanes to Westpark BridgeHOT Lanes to Westpark Bridge

Ongoing coordination between HOT Ongoing coordination between HOT Lanes, Dulles Metrorail, and Tysons Lanes, Dulles Metrorail, and Tysons Corner CenterCorner Center

Maryland

Springfield

Route 123/Westpark ConnectorRoute 123/Westpark Connector

2009 - 2012 2009 - 2012 Three Construction PhasesThree Construction Phases


• No Beltway closures during peak rush hours

• Route 123, Route 7 and Dulles Toll Road will be impacted but remain open during the entire project

• Businesses and residential communities will remain accessible

• Through traffic is not directed to local streets

• Scheduled lane closures are communicated in advance

Keeping Tysons MovingKeeping Tysons MovingMaintenance of Traffic (MOT)Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)


STAY INFORMEDSTAY INFORMED

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Some things can’t wait for traffic Capital Beltway HOT Lanes Project New Travel Choices Ahead.

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