Northern Virginians looking to avoid traffic by staying put until evening rush hour passes could find themselves stuck nonetheless this spring by more than 100 overnight construction projects. “It’ll impact people coming home from a Nats game, or coming back from a dinner in Washington — be prepared on the Beltway and I-66 all spring and summer long,” said Joan Morris, a spokeswoman for the Virginia Department of Transportation.

“It’s a pain in the neck for motorists,” she said. “I won’t deny that.”