WASHINGTON – There is a date change for the Outer Loop at I-66 Project; The reconfiguring of lanes at the Outer Loop and I-66 WB will begin Thursday night instead of this weekend as initially announced!

Here are the details:

Starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 until 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, multiple lanes on I-66 west and Exit 49, I-495 south to I-66 west will be closed.

One lane on I-66 west will remain open as crews restripe the pavement markings and move barriers to install the new fifth lane. All lanes will be reopened by 6 a.m.

Overnight detour: Motorists using Exit 49, I-495 south to I-66 west will be directed to continue along I-495 south to Exit 52B, Little River Turnpike east (Route 236), ride the loop ramps and follow signage to I-495 north to Exit 49, I-495 north to I-66 west.

WTOP’s Amy Freedman contributed to this report.

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