Three of the new trail’s 18 miles are crammed in between eight lanes of interstate traffic and a sound wall. Local riders, runners and advocates see it as an imperfect compromise.

The Transform I-66 project is in its final months.

Police believe that fatigue was a factor in the crash.

The future of I-66 looks bleak unless new travel options are explored: commuters could face up to 10 hours of daily congestion.