What time do express lanes switch Virginia 95?


What time do express lanes switch Virginia 95? Generally, the lanes are open northbound starting early in the mornings on weekdays until 11 a.m. before closing during the middle part of the day for a few hours to set up for the switch. Starting at 1 p.m., the lanes switch to southbound until midnight.


What is the best day of the week to travel on I-95?

I-95 is the worst on weekdays so we prefer to get an early start on a Saturday or Sunday morning. The weekend has been good for us but it can get heavy as you hit the middle to late afternoon.


Who owns the HOV lanes in Virginia?

The Express Lanes are a result of a public-private partnership between VDOT and Transurban. VDOT owns and oversees the Lanes while Transurban is responsible for the financing and operations.


What time do express lanes switch Virginia weekends?

Saturday: Open southbound – 12am to 2pm. Closed for reversal – 2pm to 4pm. Open northbound – 4pm to 12am.


What are the rules for the HOV lane in Virginia?

During HOV-restricted periods, HOV-2 lanes require a minimum of two people per passenger vehicle and HOV-3 lanes have a minimum of three. Some vehicles have exemptions. During all other times, HOV lanes are open to all passenger vehicles, except when the reversible lanes are closed.


Can I go through E-ZPass without my transponder in VA?

All Express Lanes in Virginia require an E-ZPass. If you travel on Express Lanes without an E-ZPass you will receive a toll invoice or violation notice unless you go to that particular facility's website and make a missed toll payment within a certain number of days of the transaction before the invoice is issued.


What time does the HOV lanes open in Virginia?

I-66 HOV-3 The hours are 5:30 - 9:30 a.m. going east and 3 - 7 p.m. going west, Monday through Friday. Solo drivers have the option of paying a toll to use the lanes in the peak direction during rush hours.