WWB :: Project News and Your Views

For Immediate Release
June 6, 2009

Contacts:

John Undeland, WWB Project
571/237.2690 (cell)
Johanna Jones, WWB Project 703/930.7286 (cell)
Craig Kellstrom M-NCPPPC 240/216.2518 (cell)

Pedals and Pedestrians - New Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail and Potomac River Waterfront Community Park Opens On National Trails Day

Path from Washington Street Deck to U.S. Route 1 Also Opens

(Click here for News Release)

2009

May
- Telegraph Road Interchange Ramps to Open
  Click here for Graphic
- Delays Expected Due to Multiple Overnight Lane and Ramp Closures on the Capital Beltway
  (I-95/495) Near the Wilson Bridge
April
- Major Delays Expected Due to Multiple Overnight Lane and Ramp Closures on the Capital Beltway (I-95/495) near Telegraph Road

2008

December
- Inner Loop (I-95/495 South) THRU Lanes Rady to Open
  - Click here for MD Side Detour Map
  - Click here for VA Side Detour Map
- THRU Lanes Ready to Open in Advance of Holidays
  - Click here for U.S. Route 1 Detour Map
October
- A Ten Year Landmark in the Making
July
June
May
April
January

Work Extended Due to Weather Delays
Merge Earlier - Lane Reduction on Beltway Outer Loop at Telegraph Rd Interchange

2007

November
- New Traffic Patterns on Beltway Lanes in VA and MD
October
- Overnight Beltway Lane Closures and Periodic Traffic Stoppages to Occur this Week at Wilson Bridge
- Beltway Traffic Pattern Changes and Lanes Closures Near Wilson Bridge Cancelled this Weekend

New Traffic Patterns on Beltway Lanes in MD and VA Near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Starting This Weekend (10/26) Motorists Advised to Stay Alert and Expect Delays
Wilson Bridge Project Wins International Road Achievement Award
Traffic Improvement for Local MD Drivers

September
August
- Portion of Mount Vernon Bike Trail in Alexandria to Close Temporarily On or About Monday, August 13th
July
- Traffic Changes in Maryland
June
- Exit Earlier
May
- New Lane Added on Northbound MD 210 to I-295 Ramp
- New Flyover Ramp Opens this Weekend from Route 1 North to I-95 South/Inner Loop Ramp Opening ahead of schedule
April
- Night-time Closure of I-95 Near DC's Wilson Bridge This Weekend
March
- First Half of New Route 1 Beltway Overpass Opens to Traffic This Sunday
February
January

2006

December
November
- No Press Releases
October
- Eagle Martha Put Down After Servere Injury
September
- South Washington Street in VA Returns to 4 Lanes Next Week
August
July
- Important Traffic Changes in Alexandria, VA Starting Tomorrow Night
- All Three Lanes of I-95 South Reopened on New Wilson Bridge
June
May
April
- Dramatic video of eagle rescue will be available on DVD today
- Important Traffic Change This Weekend for Alexandria Drivers
March
February
- Changes for Virginia Drivers
- Changes for Maryland Drivers
January
- Speed Limit to be Lowered to 35 MPH on 1-Mile Stretch of Route 1 as Construction Efforts Intensify

2005

November
October
September
- Improvements Continue: New Ramp Opening Next Week in VA will Improve Access for Motorists Traveling from Route 1 North to Beltway Outer Loop / I-95 North across Wilson Bridge
- New Ramp to Open Next Week in Maryland
August
July
- Important Traffic Changes in Maryland and Virginia
- Upcoming Beltway Shift to Cause Heaviest Traffic Impacts of Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project
  - (Summary Information for Weekend of July 15-17, 2005)
  - (Click here to view a video of the changes)
June
- New Telegraph Road Interchange Design Unveiled
- Important Traffic Change in Alexandria, VA this weekend
May
April
- Attention: Long Distance & Overnight Travelers
  * Major Traffic Change in Maryland This Weekend - Expect Delays *
- Graphic
March
- I-95 Southbound Traffic to be Detoured to Route 1 Near Fredericksburg on Monday Night (March 7)
February
- Commuter-Considerate Changes Coming to US Rte 1
- Important Traffic Change in Virginia Next Week

2004

December
- Traffic Improvement to Help Your Commute
November
- Important Traffic Change in Maryland this Week
October
- Important Traffic Change in Alexandria, VA
- Major Traffic Shift to Occur Next Week in Maryland
September
August
- Temporary Road Closure Extended for Southbound Fort Hunt Road in Fairfax County, VA
July
- Wilson Bridge Eaglets 'Identity Crisis' Solved
- Important Traffic Changes in Virginia
June
May
April
March
- Overnight Closures Planned on I-95/Capital Beltway in MD Immediately East of Woodrow Wilson Bridge
February
- Wetland Projects Thrive at Wilson Bridge Project
January
- New Ramp from Southbound I-295 to I-95/495 (OL) to Open January 7th

2003

November
October
September
- Traffic Changes to Occur Next Week
August
- Major Traffic Detour on I-95 North at Springfield
- Washington St. in VA Loses a Lane Next Week, Commutes Stay the Same with Reversible Middle Lane
July
- National Symbol Thrives at Wilson Bridge Project
- Wilson Bridge Project Promotes Safe Holiday Travel this Fourth of July
May
March
- Lane Closure Update for Week of March 24-28
- Nighttime I-295 Ramp Closures Starting Next Week
February
- Maryland Hails 2nd Bridge Contract Result
January
- Traffic Shift Planned on MD 210 to I-295 Ramp
- Closures of I-95/Capital Beltway Lanes West of Woodrow Wilson Bridge

2002

December
- Report Shows Financial Discipline, Careful Planning Helping to Keep Project on Track
- Wilson Bridge Plans No Major Lane Closures Throughout the Holidays
October
- Now Two Years into Construction, Project Activity Continues to Step Up
September
- Commonwealth Transportation Board Awards Contract for Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project
August
- Revised Updates for Major Traffic Changes
- Major Traffic Changes Starting Next Week
July
June
- Maryland Moves Forward on Wilson Bridge Construction
May
- I-95/Beltway Lane Closures Update
April
March
- Overnight Closures Planned for Exit Ramp Immediately East of Woodrow Wilson Bridge
- Updated Times for Overnight Beltway Lane Closures