Springfield "Mixing Bowl:" I-95, 495, 395, HOV, VA 7900, etc.

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From: Mike Scheinberg
Date: Sun, 02 Aug 1998 00:00

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Hey all... relatively new poster to this group...

I've been hearing about the new improvements to the "mixing bowl"
interchange which will, apparently, be the most complex in Virginia
history.  Recently, the construction estimates that it should be
finished in about six years.  In this time, traffic will be snarled for
quite a while with lane closures, new traffic patterns, and detours. 
Yikes!

As I am relatively new to the area (moved from Chapel Hill, NC to
Arlington),  I'm wondering if anyone has some DETAILED info about what
the interchange will look like upon completion.  What configuration will
these "Express" and "Local" lanes take?  How will the HOV lanes work? 
Will there be a full interchange with VA 7900 (Franconia-Springfield
Pkwy)?  Whether it be maps, a detailed description, a web site, a short
poem about it, anything would be helpful.

Any takers?  Thanks in advance...

-- Mike
mike.scheinberg@iname.remove-this.com
(you know what to do...)

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Subject: Springfield "Mixing Bowl:" I-95, 495, 395, HOV, VA 7900, etc.
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