Crews Will Perform Emergency Bridge Work on Outer Loop of I-495

(June 1, 2016) – Beginning this Friday night (weather permitting), the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will temporarily close two lanes on the outer loop of I-495 (Capital Beltway) from MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) to MD 185 (Connecticut Avenue).

Beginning approximately 9 p.m. Friday, crews will perform emergency repairs to the I-495 Bridge over Jones Mill Road/Stonybrook Drive. The bridge driving surface is in poor condition and needs repairs. During the lane closures, crews will remove the top layer of concrete on the bridge, repair the bridge expansion joints and deck, and resurface the bridge deck with concrete. The work will improve ride quality for drivers in this area. Weather and progress permitting, all lanes should reopen no later than 5 a.m. Monday morning.  Since large sections of concrete will be removed and new concrete poured, this work cannot take place overnight during the week due to the concrete curing process.

The repairs and lane closures this weekend will take place in two phases. Crews will first close two left lanes on the outer loop of I-495 to begin repairs, reopen the left two lanes once the first phase of work is complete and then close the right two lanes on the outer loop of I-495 to complete the second phase of the repairs. Equipment used for construction may be disruptive.

All lanes necessary to complete each phase of the repairs will remain closed until it is safe for motorists. Drivers should plan ahead and expect delays. For the latest real-time travel information, log onto www.md511.org or call 1-855-466-3511 using a hands-free device.