Support 495 NEXT

Let your voice be heard! Contact VDOT today and let them know you support moving forward with the 495 Northern Extension (NEXT) Project. This project is essential to Northern Virginia's transportation future and a critical next step to expanding the American Legion Bridge - one of the region's worst bottlenecks.

Complete the form below and click submit to send your letter to VDOT - as well as your State and Local elected leaders - to let them know you support this regionally significant project that will benefit our transportation network, economy, and community for many years to come.

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495 Express Lanes Northern Extension Project

Dear VDOT Northern Virginia,

As a resident of Northern Virginia, I am reaching out to share my strong support for the 495 NEXT project.

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This project is critical to Northern Virginia’s transportation future. In addition to expanding travel capacity, creating new travel options, and relieving congestion at one of the area’s worst bottlenecks, it is an essential component of an integrated express lanes network – one of this area’s top long-range transportation priorities.

Expanding the region’s HOT Lanes Network improves all modes of transportation in the 495 corridor. In addition to dramatically reducing congestion and delays for both managed lane and general-purpose lane users, HOT Lanes incentivize more carpooling and transit ridership by dramatically increasing the reliability of both modes for free. Additionally, this project’s 3-mile shared use path will connect to local trails and greatly enhance bicycle and pedestrian travel.

At a time when our region is struggling to cope with the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, this 100% privately funded project will create thousands of new jobs and inject hundreds of millions of new dollars into our economy.

Now is the time to move forward with this regionally significant project that will benefit our transportation network, economy, and community for many years to come.

Sincerely, [Your information here]