The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced lane closures on the northbound I-395 near the Pentagon scheduled for June 28 and 29. These closures are part of a bridge project involving joint closure and minor repairs to several bridges along I-395.
According to VDOT, “Weather permitting, the northbound I-395 general purpose lanes will have lane closures Saturday night into Sunday morning, June 28 and June 29 near the Pentagon as part of a bridge project.” The affected area is at the bridge over South Fern Street, approximately half a mile beyond northbound Exit 8C to Route 1 South, Pentagon City, Crystal City, and Reagan National Airport.
The schedule for lane closures is as follows: one lane will be closed from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 28; two lanes will be closed from 10 p.m. on Saturday until 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 29; and one lane will again be closed from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday.
VDOT advises drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians to exercise caution in active work zones. They emphasize being alert to new traffic patterns and minimizing distractions during travel.
For real-time traffic updates and information about work zones or incidents, VDOT recommends visiting their website at 511.vdot.virginia.gov, using the free mobile app “511Virginia,” or calling 511 within Virginia.
Updates can also be followed via VDOT Northern Virginia’s Twitter account: @vadotnova.
