​Weeknight Closures Necessary for Bridge Joint Repairs; Drivers Advised to Plan Ahead and Allow Extra Travel Times 

(February 6, 2025) –The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will close four lanes (two local and two through lanes) on southbound I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) approaching the Woodrow Wilson Bridge for nighttime bridge joint repairs next week. The temporary bridge joint repairs should be completed by late this month, weather permitting.

Beginning Monday, February 10, crews will close the two left lanes and the left shoulder of the thru lanes. In the local lanes, crews will close the right shoulder and the two right lanes. The lane closures will be in effect weeknights, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning.

In addition to the lane closures, the ramp from DC 295 (Anacostia Freeway) to southbound I-95 will be closed. Drivers will be detoured to exit 1B toward National Harbor before continuing to I-95/I-495 southbound toward Richmond. Follow detour signage as posted.

Contractor Roy Jorgensen Associates of Alexandria, Virginia, will add temporary asphalt mix at the bridge joint across all lanes. A full permanent repair is scheduled for spring 2025.

The State Highway Administration understands that roadwork can be an inconvenience, but the work is necessary to ensure a safe and reliable highway network. Motorists are asked to slow down, be patient, allow extra travel time, stay alert and move over when approaching a work zone.