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VDOT seeks to ease Beltway delays at I-66

The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to restore the second lane from the Beltway outer loop to I-66 West.

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VDOT seeks to ease Beltway delays at I-66

HANDOUT PHOTO:  At Interstate 66 and the Capital Beltway, overpasses link HOV lanes with the 495 Express Lanes in January 2012. (Courtesy of Virginia Department of Transportation)

The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to restore the second lane from the Beltway outer loop to I-66 West.

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RT @MDSHA: All lanes closed both directions MD 115 between MD 124 and Shady Grove Rd. Police Activity

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VDOT moves up plan to ease Beltway/I-66 jam: Widening of ramp and I-66W lanes now set for overnite Thurs. Detours during work. #drgridlock

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RT @DDOTDC: MPD reports the Smithsonian African American Museum groundbreaking has ended and all streets on the Mall are now open.

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Attempts to ease Beltwa delays at 66 -- http://t.co/FVscS0K2

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