What time does the express lanes switch in Virginia?

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.

What time do 95 Express lanes switch Virginia?

When the 95 and 395 Express Lanes are open Open northbound – 3:30am to 11am. Closed for reversal – 11am to 1pm. Open southbound – 1pm to 1am.

Can I drive on 66 without an E-ZPass?

If you drive alone on I-66 Inside the Beltway during Express Lane hours, you need to have a standard E-ZPass. If there are two or more people in your vehicle (HOV-2+), an E-ZPass Flex allows you to use the lanes free when switched to HOV mode.

Are there HOV lanes on I-66 in Virginia?

On most interstates in northern Virginia, trucks weighing less than 26,001 pounds are permitted to use HOV lanes if they have the required number of people. Tractor trailer trucks are not permitted on the HOV lanes in the Hampton Roads area or on I-66 inside the Beltway at any time.

When is I 66 going to become HOV-3?

I-66 Outside the Beltway will become HOV-3 when the Express Lanes from Gainesville to I-495 open in late 2022. The far left lane is reserved for HOV-2 going east in the morning and west in the afternoon.

When do I-66 tolls inside the Beltway?

If you travel on I-66 Inside the Beltway when tolling is in effect Monday through Friday, 5:30-9:30 a.m. eastbound, and 3 -7 p.m. westbound, you need to have an E-ZPass funded and properly mounted in your vehicle. If you are traveling with two or more people in your vehicle, you will need an E-ZPass Flex switched to HOV mode to travel free.

Is the HOV lane open in the morning?

The far left lane is reserved for HOV-2 heading east in the morning and west in the afternoon. On weekdays, the ramps are open eastbound to HOV-2 traffic only from 5:30 – 9:30 a.m., and westbound to HOV-2 traffic only from 3 – 7 p.m. The ramps are closed to all traffic from 5 – 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 – 10 a.m. on weekdays for the directional switch.