The Virginia Department of Transportation announced on March 20 that eastbound Washington Boulevard (Route 237) over Interstate 66 near the East Falls Church Metrorail station will have daytime lane closures from Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27. The closures will take place each day between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weather permitting, to allow for bridge repair work.
The planned lane closures are expected to affect traffic flow in the area during these hours. The department said drivers should use caution when traveling through active work zones and be alert to new traffic patterns while limiting distractions.
“Drivers are reminded to use caution when traveling in active work zones. Be alert to new traffic patterns and limit distractions,” the Virginia Department of Transportation said.
Travelers can access real-time information about traffic, work zones, and incidents online at 511.vdot.virginia.gov, via the free mobile 511Virginia app, or by calling 511 anywhere in Virginia at any time.
According to the official website, the Virginia Department of Transportation is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating roads, bridges, and tunnels across the state to support a safe and efficient transportation system. The agency manages one of the nation’s largest state highway systems with tens of thousands of lane-miles throughout Virginia according to its official website.
The department also provides services such as highway maintenance and traffic management through systems like Virginia 511 and oversees land-use permits along state routes according to its official website. As a state agency overseeing planning, construction, and maintenance of road infrastructure, it has evolved since its origins as the State Highway Commission in 1906 according to its official website. The headquarters is located at 1221 East Broad Street in Richmond according to its official website.
The upcoming repairs reflect ongoing efforts by the department to maintain critical transportation links across Northern Virginia.
