PUBLIC HEARINGS THIS JUNEI-495 Southside Express Lanes Study

HEARING MATERIALS NOW AVAILABLE ON STUDY WEBPAGE

PUBLIC HEARINGS THIS JUNE

I-495 Southside Express Lanes Study

Location Public Hearings

To Present Recommended Preferred Alternative

Details for Upcoming Public Hearings

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Format: In-person with an open house at 6 p.m., presentation at 6:30 p.m.,

followed by a formal public comment session

Monday, June 2, 2025 Thomas A. Edison High School Cafeteria 5801 Franconia Road Alexandria, VA 22310

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Oxon Hill High School Auditorium 6701 Leyte Drive Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Monday, June 9, 2025 West Potomac High School Cafeteria 6500 Quander Road Alexandria, VA 22307

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center 1108 Jefferson Street Alexandria, VA 22314

The same presentation and information will be provided to the public at all four hearings. Individual questions will be addressed during the open house portion of the hearing, but not during the formal comment session following the presentation. Individuals providing comments will be asked to limit their remarks to not more than three minutes. Organizations will be asked to select one individual to speak for the group. Additionally, all attendees will have the opportunity to provide their comments to the court reporter or submit a written comment form.

Other Ways to Provide Comments:

• Complete the online comment form at www.vdot.virginia.gov/495southside

• Email to: 495southsideexpresslanes@vdot.virginia.gov

• Submit by mail to:

Michelle Shropshire, P.E.

VDOT Northern Virginia Megaprojects Director

4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

• Call VDOT at: 703-691-6044 or TTY/TDD 711

All comments must be received by June 26, 2025, to be included in the public hearing report.

The I-495 Express Lane Study includes an Environmental Assessment, which VDOT is conducting in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and other federal, state, and local agencies in Virginia and Maryland, and in compliance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 23 CFR Part 771.

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT Civil Rights at 703-259-1775 or TTY/TDD 711.