ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A major transportation debate is coming to a head over the I-495 Southside Express Lanes project, a proposal to add toll lanes to the Capital Beltway. The plan has strong support from Northern Virginia leaders, but faces fierce opposition from Prince George's County, Md. With a key vote scheduled for Oct. 15, the regional battle is intensifying.

Fairfax County Backs the Proposal

This week, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors gave its support to the project, endorsing its continued exploration. The county, which has jurisdiction over the Virginia portion of the road, views the express lanes as a potential solution to severe traffic congestion.

Fairfax County's Mount Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck expressed conditional support but only if: “(The project) deals with som

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