Bridge Demolition And Lane Closures At Route 123 For Transform 66 Project In Fairfax City

From the City of Fairfax:

February 28, 2020

UPDATED:
Demolition continues during overnight hours next week on the ramp from I-66 West to Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) South over I-66, and on portions of the I-66 bridges over Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286). Lane closures on I-66 East and West and Fairfax County Parkway North and South will be required nightly to safely accommodate this work.

Demolition Progress During Week of February 23:

• Demolition of the ramp from I-66 West to Route 123 South over I-66 began on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Demolition of the four bridge spans finished on Feb. 25, with removal of the two of the three old bridge piers along eastbound and westbound I-66 nearly complete.

What’s Planned Around Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) February 28 - March 4:

• Demolition of the remaining piers for the Route 123 exit ramp bridge over I-66 East is planned for Friday night, Feb. 28, and from Sunday night, March 1, through Wednesday night, March 4 (if needed).
• Nighttime ramp demolition over I-66 at Route 123 will be complete when the remaining piers are removed, which is anticipated to occur in early March.
• Overnight lane closures for demolition will occur on I-66 East and West between Route 50 and Blake Lane with occasional 20-minute stoppages between midnight and 4 a.m. (5 a.m. on weekends).

Work is weather-dependent and will be rescheduled if inclement conditions occur. Find additional details on planned traffic closures at www.Transform66.org.

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Transform 66 is a project transforming I-66 between the Capitol Beltway and Gainesville, Va.

Click here for information on each section of the project.

This press release was produced by the City of Fairfax. The views expressed here are the author’s own.