WASHINGTON — The proposed project to add express lanes on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and extend them into Prince George’s County, Md. has hit a major roadblock. The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) voted Wednesday to not advance the proposal, a decision that essentially punts the complex issue to a later date, rather than striking it down permanently.

The key challenge for the project, which aims to add express lanes to the I-495 corridor connecting Virginia and Maryland via the bridge, is the need for consensus among the three involved jurisdictions: Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

A lack of regional support

The proposal for the "Southside Express Lanes project" faced strong opposition from various stakeholders, particularly from residents and leade

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