The Virginia Department of Transportation will close all HOV lanes on Interstate 395 from the George Washington Parkway-Pentagon exit to the Springfield Interchange each weeknight next week to install signage and complete bridge painting.

Beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, I-395 HOV gates will close and traffic will not be permitted until 3:30 a.m. the following morning. The HOV lane closures will occur every night next week between Monday and Friday.

VDOT says motorists should expect delays during peak periods and add 15 or 20 minutes to their expected trip times. Alternate routes should also be considered.

The Interstate 95 HOV lanes will be open from Exit 169 (Franconia Road, Route 644) to just past Route 234.

For more information on traffic and gas prices, check out our commute page. We have up-to-the-minute info on accidents and backups. We also list the cheapest gas prices in the area.

If you ever encounter any traffic issues (like Route 1 flooding) or something like a fire in the neighborhood or incident involving the police, please let us know via Twitter. You can follow along at @DelRayPatch.