66 Inside the Beltway - About the Project

I-66 Eastbound Widening Project Construction Update Meeting - July 10, 2019

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) hosted an open house to update on ongoing and upcoming construction on the I-66 Eastbound Widening Project. Work is underway to add a third travel lane to eastbound I-66 between the Dulles Connector Road and Fairfax Drive (Exit 71) and to build a bridge for the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail over Route 29 (Lee Highway). Work will begin in the coming months to add and replace noise walls in many locations along the project corridor as well as build a new ramp connection between two existing ramps at Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) to allow direct access from eastbound I-66 to the West Falls Church Metrorail Station. The open house included a presentation and opportunity for attendees to view plans and talk with project team staff.

Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Presentation at 7 p.m.)
Yorktown High School
5200 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22207

July 2019 meeting notification >>

July 2019 meeting materials >>

W&OD Trail Bridge Community Meeting - October 11, 2018

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) hosted a community meeting to present the final design and aesthetic details for the W&OD Trail Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge to be built over Route 29 (Lee Highway). The design reflects input received during workshops held on April 5, May 2, and June 13, 2017.

Thursday, October 11, 2018, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Presentation at 7 p.m.)
Yorktown High School
5200 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22207

October 2018 meeting notification >>

October 2018 meeting materials >>

I-66 Eastbound Widening Project “Pardon Our Dust” Meeting - June 5, 2018

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) hosted an open house where it presented updates on upcoming construction work to add a third travel lane to eastbound I-66 between the Dulles Connector Road and Fairfax Drive (Exit 71). The project also includes building a new ramp connection between two existing ramps at Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) to allow direct access from eastbound I-66 to the West Falls Church Metrorail Station, as well as building a bridge for the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail over Route 29 (Lee Highway). Attendees viewed project plans and talked with project team staff.

Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Presentation at 7 p.m.)
Yorktown High School
5200 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22207

June 2018 meeting flyer >>

June 2018 meeting materials >>

W&OD Trail Bridge Open House - June 13, 2017

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) hosted an open house where it presented lighting alternatives, based on input received during a planning workshop held on April 5, 2017, and a public meeting held on May 2, 2017, for the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge over Route 29 (Lee Highway).

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 6 - 8 p.m.
Yorktown High School
5200 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22207

June 2017 meeting notification >>

June 2017 meeting materials >>

W&OD Trail Bridge Public Meeting - May 2, 2017

VDOT hosted a follow-up public meeting where it presented a bridge option, based on input received during a planning workshop held on April 5, 2017, for the W&OD Trail Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge over Route 29 (Lee Highway).

Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 6 - 8 p.m.
Yorktown High School
5200 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22207

May 2017 meeting notification >>

May 2017 meeting materials >>

W&OD Trail Bridge Public Workshop - April 5, 2017

VDOT hosted a planning workshop to gather input from the public on bridge options and design details for the W&OD Trail Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge over Route 29 (Lee Highway).

Submit comments by April 21, 2017

April 2017 workshop notification >>

April 2017 workshop materials >>

Design Public Hearings - December 2016

Public hearings were held on the widening of I-66 East from the Dulles Connector Road to Fairfax Drive (Exit 71).

December 2016 hearing notification >>

Environmental technical reports for eastbound widening project - November 2016 >>

Placement locations (list of locations that have printed copies of the Environmental Technical Reports) >>

Hearing Materials >>

Public Information Meetings - May and June 2016

Meetings were held on the widening of I-66 eastbound from the Dulles Connector Road to Fairfax Drive (Exit 71).

May 9 and 11, 2016, meeting notification >>

June 16, 2016, meeting notification >>

Meeting materials >>