Signs will display miles and minutes between Washington and Fredericksburg

Press Release

Governor Bob McDonnell announced that beginning Dec. 12 motorists will see travel times displayed on Interstate 95 electronic message signs between Washington, D.C., and Fredericksburg. Since August, the Virginia Department of Transportation has displayed travel times on I-66 between the I-495 and Gainesville.

“Keeping traffic moving in Northern Virginia is a daily challenge that requires the latest technology tools. Using travel data to display accurate travel times allows motorists to consider taking an alternate route before getting mired in traffic or, at the very least, know what to expect,” said Gov. McDonnell. “Whether you are a daily commuter, long distance traveler or trucker, this information is helpful.”

Motorists will see travel times posted at seven locations on I-95, three northbound and four southbound.

Northbound I-95 travel times will be posted on overhead signs:

At Route 234, with the travel time to the Capital Beltway/I-495
At Route 123, with the travel time to the Capital Beltway/I495
At the Fairfax County Parkway, with the travel time to the D.C. line

Southbound I-95 travel times will be posted on overhead signs:

Near the Pentagon, with the travel time to the Capital Beltway/I-495
Prior to the Beltway, with the travel time to Route 123
Near the Fairfax County Parkway, with the travel time to Route 234
Near Lorton, with the travel time to Route 3 in Fredericksburg

Travel times will be displayed weekdays from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

VDOT is using traffic data from Inrix and other sources to determine the travel times. Traffic controllers at the Public Safety Transportation Operations Center in Fairfax County will ensure the travel times are successfully relayed to the message signs and are accurately refreshed every five minutes.

VDOT will continue to expand travel times to key destinations along other northern Virginia interstates and ultimately to highways throughout the commonwealth.

By: Contributing Author

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