The Brief
- A major 10-week construction project on Route 50 in Fairfax begins Friday night, impacting traffic between Draper Drive and Fairfax Circle.
- Lane closures will affect eastbound traffic, with only one lane open at times as crews repair deteriorating roadway sections.
- The $1.73 million project involves rebuilding the road base, and drivers are urged to expect delays and seek alternate routes.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – Drivers in Fairfax should prepare for significant traffic disruptions as a major construction project along Route 50 begins Friday night. The work, expected to last about 10 weeks, will impact a heavily traveled corridor near Fairfax Circle and I-66.
Officials say lane closures and delays are likely, especially during the early phases of the project.
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