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Lane Closures and 20-Minute Stoppages on the Dulles Toll Road Thursday, July 12, 10 p.m. to Friday, July 13, 5 a.m. Friday, July 13, 10 p.m. to Saturday, July 14, 6 a.m.
July 10, 2018
 
 
CONTACT:  Marcia McAllister                                                                
                    T: 703-572-0506                                                                  
                    C: 571-730-9117
                    Marcia.McAllister@dullesmetro.com
 
Lane Closures and 20-Minute Stoppages on the Dulles Toll Road 
Thursday, July 12, 10 p.m. to Friday, July 13, 5 a.m.
Friday, July 13, 10 p.m. to Saturday, July 14, 6 a.m.
 
On or about Thursday night, July 12, and Friday night, July 13, Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project crews will continue installing electrical, plumbing and fire suppression equipment on the underside of the pedestrian bridges at the Reston Town Center and Herndon Metrorail Stations that cross over the eastbound and westbound Dulles Toll Road (DTR).  The work will require a triple lane closure with 20-minute traffic stoppages after midnight each night. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 1: On Thursday night, July 12, the three left lanes of the eastbound Dulles Toll Road will be closed, and 20-minute stoppages will occur on the single right through lane.
 
Thursday, July 12, 10 p.m. to Friday, July 13, 5 a.m.:
  • The three left lanes of the eastbound DTR will be closed to traffic between the Monroe/Van Buren Street and Reston Parkway overpasses.
  • A single right lane will be open to traffic, and 20-minute stoppages will occur in the right lane of the eastbound DTR after midnight (see Figure 1).
  • All lanes will re-open to traffic on Friday, July 13 at 5 a.m.
 
Figure 2: On Friday night, July 14, the three left lanes of the westbound Dulles Toll Road will be closed, and 20-minute stoppages will occur on the single right through lane.
 
Friday, July 13, 10 p.m. to Saturday, July 14, 6 a.m.:
  • The three left lanes of the westbound Dulles Toll Road will be closed to traffic between the Wiehle Avenue and Monroe Street/Van Buren Street overpasses.
  • A single right lane will be open to traffic, and 20-minute stoppages will occur after midnight in the right lane of the westbound DTR and on the ramp from the Fairfax County Parkway to the westbound DTR (see Figure 2).
  • All lanes will re-open to traffic on Saturday, July 14 at 6 a.m.
Utility work on the pedestrian bridges is expected to continue through the month of July. Additional notifications will be issued that detail the traffic control methods specific to each operation and provide directions for any detours that may be required. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Drivers are asked to use caution and pay attention to all signage and barricades. Large, slow-moving vehicles may be exiting and entering the roadways at various times.
 
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A 24/7 emergency hotline is available for Phase 2 Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project construction-related issues: 844-385-7245. 
 
For general project information: www.dullesmetro.com or 703-572-0506.