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495 Express Lanes Northern Extension access points map

The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) and the Dulles Toll Road both connect to the new extension. New dedicated express lanes ramps are open from the northbound express lanes to the GWMP, from the GWMP to the southbound express lanes and from east- and westbound Dulles Toll Road to the northbound express lanes.

Since the new northbound 495 Express Lanes run almost to Maryland, drivers are no longer be able to access Georgetown Pike directly from the express lanes via I-495 general purpose lanes. Drivers are reminded to plan ahead before using the new lanes as routes may change.

Visit ExpressLanes.com/495Extension for more details about the new connections and how to use them.

Map of 495 Express Lanes in McLean, VA, showing existing 495 Express Lanes to original terminus point near Lewinsville Road. 495 Express Lanes Extension continues to new terminus at George Washington Memorial Parkway. Original 495 Express Lanes access at Route 7, Westpark Drive, and Jones Branch Drive/Route 123, and new access at Route 267 and George Washington Memorial Parkway are shown.

Map description: Map of 495 Express Lanes in McLean, VA, showing existing 495 Express Lanes to original terminus point near Lewinsville Road. 495 Express Lanes Extension continues to new terminus at George Washington Memorial Parkway. Original 495 Express Lanes access at Route 7, Westpark Drive, and Jones Branch Drive/Route 123, and new access at Route 267 and George Washington Memorial Parkway are shown.

Northern Virginia Express Lanes network map (November 2025)

Northern Virginia’s connected express lanes system provides travelers a choice for a faster, more reliable trip. Anyone can choose to use the express lanes. Vehicles with three or more people travel toll free with an E-ZPass Flex including carpools and buses, while others can choose to use the lanes by paying a toll. Tolls are dynamic to manage demand for the lanes and keep traffic moving at highway speeds.

97-Mile Network of Connected Express Lanes

I-95, I-395 (reversible lanes, operate in peak direction)
I-495 (2 lanes each direction)
I-66 Outside the Beltway (2 lanes each direction)
I-66 Inside the Beltway (weekdays, during peak travel times, in peak direction)

Under Study

I-495 Southside Express Lanes
I-95 Bi-Directional Express Lanes

Map of northern Virginia Express Lanes between Herndon (north) to Fredericksburg (south) and Alexandria (east) to Haymarket (west). Operational express lanes shown are: 95/395, 495, 66 Inside the Beltway, and 66 Outside the Beltway. Under study lanes shown are: 495 Southside Express Lanes and 95 Bi-Directional Express Lanes.

Map description: Map of northern Virginia Express Lanes between Herndon (north) to Fredericksburg (south) and Alexandria (east) to Haymarket (west). Operational express lanes shown are: 95/395, 495, 66 Inside the Beltway, and 66 Outside the Beltway. Under study lanes shown are: 495 Southside Express Lanes and 95 Bi-Directional Express Lanes.

Interactive map

The 495 NEXT Interactive Map provides information about the project’s design and what is being constructed. Design elements and features are color coded according to the map legend. 495 NEXT is a design-build project, and details shown on this interactive map are subject to change and may be updated as the project's design is finalized (last updated November 2023).

Click here to explore the interactive map.

Last updated: March 31, 2026