[Scan-DC] Northbound I-95 travel times

[Richard Rowland]

Signs will display miles and minutes between Washington and Fredericksburg
Digital overhead signs will display travel times on Interstate 95

FAIRFAX - Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that beginning Dec. 12
motorists will see travel times displayed on Interstate 95 electronic
message signs between Washington, D.C. and Fredericksburg. Since August, the
Virginia Department of Transportation has displayed travel times on I-66
between the I-495 and Gainesville.

"Keeping traffic moving in Northern Virginia is a daily challenge that
requires the latest technology tools.  Using travel data to display accurate
travel times allows motorists to consider taking an alternate route before
getting mired in traffic or, at the very least, know what to expect," said
Governor McDonnell. "Whether you are a daily commuter, long distance
traveler or trucker, this information is helpful."

Motorists will see travel times posted at seven locations on I-95, three
northbound and four southbound.
Northbound I-95 travel times will be posted on overhead signs:

At Route 234, with the travel time to the Capital Beltway/I-495
At Route 123, with the travel time to the Capital Beltway/I495
At the Fairfax County Parkway, with the travel time to the D.C. line
Southbound I-95 travel times will be posted on overhead signs:
Near the Pentagon, with the travel time to the Capital Beltway/I-495
Prior to the Beltway, with the travel time to Route 123
Near the Fairfax County Parkway, with the travel time to Route 234
Near Lorton, with the travel time to Route 3 in Fredericksburg

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 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 message signs and are accurately refreshed every
five minutes.

VDOT will continue to expand travel times to key destinations along other
northern Virginia interstates and ultimately to highways throughout the
commonwealth.