1. Some things can’t wait for traffic Capital Beltway HOT Lanes Project New Travel Choices Ahead

2. Some things can’t wait for traffic Overview Two new lanes in each direction First-time introduction of HOV to the Beltway and Tysons Corner Seamless connection with existing HOV Service I-395/I-95, I-66, and Dulles Toll Rd Congestion-free network for buses and carpools Opportunity to pay a toll for reliable travel time

3. Some things can’t wait for traffic Other Project Benefits Improved & expanded sound wall protection Replace over $260 million of aging infrastructure Improved connection for I-66 regular lanes Pedestrian and bicycle access for each interchange

4. Some things can’t wait for traffic Free to HOV-3, buses, motorcycles and emergency vehicles Variable pricing: Variable pricing: tolls rise or fall based on real-time traffic conditions to manage number of vehicles in the lanes Not an everyday toll road: Not an everyday toll road: choose to pay a toll when they need a faster, more reliable trip Fully electronic tolling with E-Z Pass: Fully electronic tolling with E-Z Pass: Electronic signs display rates; no toll booths

5. Some things can’t wait for traffic New Westpark & Jones Branch Connectors Relief for Routes 7 and 123 Access Tysons’ malls without ever traveling on Routes 123 or 7 Huge incentive for carpooling or riding a bus Will alleviate local traffic to/from McLean and Vienna Tysons Corner Center Major Tysons Employers Tysons Corner Center New Travel Choices for Tysons

6. Some things can’t wait for traffic Build outer 2 lanes: 2008 – 2011 Rebuild/lengthen all bridges & overpasses along alignment: 2008 – 2011 Shift traffic into 2 new outer lanes: 2011 Construction on inner 2 (HOT) lanes: 2011 - 2012 General Construction Plan Projected HOT Lanes Opening – Early 2013

7. Some things can’t wait for traffic Route 7 Interchange Springfield Maryland 2009-2012 Four Construction Phases Phase 1: Build new westbound bridgeBuild new westbound bridge Phase 2: Traffic shift to new westbound bridge Traffic shift to new westbound bridge Eastbound traffic to old westbound bridge Eastbound traffic to old westbound bridge Demolish and rebuild eastbound bridge Demolish and rebuild eastbound bridge Phase 3: Traffic shift to new eastbound bridge Traffic shift to new eastbound bridge Remove existing east bridge Remove existing east bridge Complete Route 7 new bridge Complete Route 7 new bridge Phase 4: Build Hot Lanes rampBuild Hot Lanes ramp

8. Some things can’t wait for traffic 8 Maryland Springfield McLean Vienna Tysons Corner Center Capital One Route 123 Interchange: Phase 1 Widen Westpark Bridge Dulles Metrorail Build new I-495 South bridge Lane Closure Lane Closure May 2009 – Nov 2009 May 2009 – Nov 2009 Left lane in each direction Left lane in each direction

9. Some things can’t wait for traffic Auxiliary Lane Temporary Barriers PIER THRU Lanes Lane Closure/ Work Zone THRU Lanes Auxiliary Lane Lane Closures –Bridge Pier Work Lane Closures – Bridge Pier Work Phase I: May 2009 – November 2009 Phase 2: January 2010 for 18-24 months Route 123 Interchange

10. Some things can’t wait for traffic Phase 1 Build new I-495 south bridge Build new I-495 south bridge Widen Westpark Bridge Widen Westpark Bridge Phase 2 Build new I-495 North and Build new I-495 North and HOT Lane bridges over Rt. 123 HOT Lane bridges over Rt. 123 Phase 3 Build new connector from Build new connector from HOT Lanes to Westpark Bridge HOT Lanes to Westpark Bridge Ongoing coordination between HOT Lanes, Dulles Metrorail, and Tysons Corner Center Maryland Springfield Route 123/Westpark Connector 2009 - 2012 Three Construction Phases

11. Some things can’t wait for traffic No Beltway closures during peak rush hours Route 123, Route 7 and Dulles Toll Road will be impacted but remain open during the entire project Businesses and residential communities will remain accessible Through traffic is not directed to local streets Scheduled lane closures are communicated in advance Keeping Tysons Moving Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)

12. Some things can’t wait for traffic STAY INFORMED www.VAmegaprojects.com Provides information on: lane closures, travel advisories, email alert sign-up, multiple project links www.virginiahotlanes.com www.virginiahotlanes.com Provides information on: project details/benefits, detailed construction info/timeline, sign up for progress updates and look ahead at future work