Northern Virginia Beltway Express Lanes Just Got Faster
It’s supposed to be smooth sailing for commuters on the 495 express lanes on the beltway soon. On June 24, 2013, the Northern Virginia Beltway will have a speed limit of 65 mph instead of 55 mph. After an investigation by the Virginia Department of Transportation, the study concluded that the increase would benefit drivers of the beltway. Gov. Bob…