Safety Service Patrol – Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department
The Safety Service Patrol (SSP) is a free service provided by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Police Department. The patrol operates on both the Dulles Toll Road and the Dulles Airport Access Highway, offering timely assistance to motorists and supporting the overall safety and efficiency of the roadway system.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday through Friday & Holidays: 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
- Weekends: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Our Motorist Assistance Program provides the following services:
- Changing flat tires
- Providing emergency fuel
- Jump-starting disabled or dead batteries
- Removing disabled vehicles from travel lanes
- Assisting with traffic control at accident scenes
- Providing basic first aid until Fire/Rescue personnel arrive
Dial #77 for Assistance
Motorists who become stranded may dial #77 from their mobile phones to request help. This special number, established by the Virginia State Police, connects drivers with roadside assistance resources.
Calls made to #77 from either the Dulles Toll Road or the Dulles Airport Access Highway are routed directly to the Airports Authority’s Safety Service Patrol for response. To ensure prompt service, motorists are encouraged to provide the nearest landmark or mile marker, along with the direction of travel (eastbound or westbound), when placing the call.
