JAMES CITY COUNTY — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) said crews are set to implement a long-term traffic shift on I-64 east for the next segment of the I-64 Gap Widening project as early as Feb. 25.
The traffic shift will be on I-64 east between mile marker 224.3 at the New Kent/James City County line to just west of Route 199/Lightfoot Road (exit 234) for roadway widening operations as part of the “Segment C” section of the project, according to VDOT.
Lane shift operations will start as early as Feb. 25, with approximately two weeks of overnight alternating lane closures, Sunday through Saturday, starting as early as 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning, VDOT added. It is estimated to be in place through fall 2026.
VDOT said in addition to the nine miles of I-64 roadway widening and pavement rehabilitation, the project also includes the repair, rehabilitation and widening of two bridges on I-64 east and west over Six Mount Zion Road, as well as paving the Lightfoot Park and Ride lot in York County.
Additional work includes the installation of overhead signage and advanced traffic management technology systems, sound barrier walls, retaining walls, and storm drainage box culverts and pipes.
The I-64 Gap Widening projects are designed to enhance connectivity between Richmond and Hampton Roads, VDOT said, to improve congestion and safety by widening approximately 29 miles of travel lanes, adding a 12-foot wide third lane and 10-foot-wide paved shoulders in both directions.
The I-64 Gap Segment C Widening Project is estimated to be completed as early as late 2027.
For more information on the project, visit: vdot.virginia.gov/
