Springfield Interchange
The Springfield Interchange, also known as the Mixing Bowl, is the interchange of Interstate 95, Interstate 395, and Interstate 495 in Springfield, Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. The interchange is located at exit 57 on the Capital Beltway, exit 170 on I-95, and exit 1 on I-395.
| Springfield Interchange | |
|---|---|
The Springfield Interchange in 2007. In 2012, reversible ramps from the I-95 HOV lanes (now Express Lanes) directly to the Capital Beltway (shown in the map below) were built. | |
| Location | |
| Springfield, Virginia | |
| Coordinates | 38.791°N 77.176°W |
| Roads at junction | |
| Construction | |
| Type | Interchange |
| Constructed | 1960s |
| Maintained by | VDOT |
Some people, including many Washington-area media sources, refer to this interchange as the "Mixing Bowl" because, prior to the reconstruction, local and long distance travelers shared the same lanes and travelers had to merge to the right or left to reach the correct lanes for their destination. The last of this weaving and merging was eliminated on April 21, 2007.
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