Virginia’s new westbound I-66 lanes are open for drivers

By Ivy Lyons
November 19, 2022 | 9:55 AM

The Virginia Department of Transportation has confirmed the opening of the westbound stretch of express lanes along Interstate 66 on Saturday, according to WTOP’s Mary DePompa.

I-66 express lanes will extend from Interstate 495 through Virginia Route 28 in Centreville, Virginia, with eastbound lanes expected to open ahead of December. All work is dependent on the weather.

The first nine miles of the I-66 express lanes opened between Gainesville and Va. Route 28 in Centreville on Sept. 10.

Toll lanes will be free for high-occupancy vehicles with an E-ZPass Flex, according to an announcement. Drivers hoping to utilize the HOVs for free will need to have three or more passengers in their vehicle beginning on Monday, Dec. 5.

Some projects attached to the I-66 express lanes will not be completed until mid-2023, according to the department.

You can visit ride66express.com to estimate your toll and learn more about the project!

Washington Manassas Airport cleared to offer commercial airline flights

By Mike Murillo
August 31, 2026 | 10:02 PM

Washington Manassas Airport, formerly known as Manassas Regional Airport, has taken a big step toward its goal of offering passenger service. The airport, which is owned by the city of Manassas, Virginia, received its FAA Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate, a designation required before commercial airlines can begin service. During a ceremony Monday, FAA Associate Administrator Dan Edwards presented a framed version of the certificate to airport leaders. Edwards said it's "extremely rare" for an existing airport that caters to private flights to clear this hurdle.

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