Virginia expands travel information on I-66

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is to expand the traffic information system on Interstate 66 (I-66). Motorists will now see travel times displayed on overhead message signs for the 35 miles from Washington to Haymarket. VDOT has been posting the number of miles and minutes to key destinations at three locations between the Capital Beltway and Gainesville since August 2011. Message signs will display the information at seven new locations. In addition, by summer, six more locations will be ad
April 4, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
1747 Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is to expand the traffic information system on Interstate 66 (I-66).  Motorists will now see travel times displayed on overhead message signs for the 35 miles from Washington to Haymarket.  VDOT has been posting the number of miles and minutes to key destinations at three locations between the Capital Beltway and Gainesville since August 2011.  Message signs will display the information at seven new locations. In addition, by summer, six more locations will be added: two on I-66 and four locations on major roads approaching I-66.  Travel times will be displayed weekdays from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

VDOT is using traffic data from 163 Inrix and other sources to determine the travel times. Traffic controllers at the Public Safety Transportation Operations Center in Fairfax County will ensure the travel times are successfully relayed to the electronic message signs and are accurately refreshed every five minutes.

 “This will give motorists continually updated information on traffic conditions ahead, allowing them to take more control over their commute,” said Governor Bob McDonnell.  “Northern Virginia has the most congested roads in the nation and too many hours and dollars are wasted sitting in traffic. Thankfully, together with the General Assembly we have taken historic action this year to produce a long-term, sustainable transportation funding solution.  We must continue to encourage innovative solutions, like this, in order to build the world class, 21st century transportation network Virginians deserve."
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