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Know before you go: VDOT’s list of weekly lane closures

(WYDaily file/Courtesy of VDOT)
(WYDaily file/Courtesy of VDOT)

Drivers in Hampton Roads can expect closures on water crossings, interstates and notable detours for the week of May 31 to June 6.

This list covers full closures of interstates, ramps, bridges and primary roads, and single-lane closures at the bridge-tunnels and the Berkley, High Rise and James River bridges. Scheduled closures are subject to change based on weather conditions.
For information on traffic, maintenance and construction in Hampton Roads, visit Virginia Department of Transportation’s 511 website, download the 511VA smartphone app or dial 511.

Bridges & Tunnels

Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, I-64:
  • Alternating, single-lane closures eastbound on June 1-4 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel, I-664:
  • Alternating, single-lane closures northbound on June 1-4 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Alternating, mobile, single-lane closures northbound on June 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
James River Bridge, Route 17:
  • Single-lane closure southbound on June 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

I-64 Widening Project, York County:

  • Single-lane closures on I-64 east and west from Route 199 Lightfoot exit (Exit 234) to Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (Exit 242) May 31-June 4, starting as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Lane closures under flagger control on Lakeshead Drive at the I-64 overpass on June 1 and 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Lane closures under flagger control on Rochambeau Drive west of Route 199/Newman Road (Exit 234) on June 1-5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Lane closures under flagger control on Fenton Mill Road east of Route 199/Newman Road (Exit 234) on June 1-5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • A consecutive, long-term lane closure under traffic signal control on Colonial Parkway at the I-64 overpass continues.
  • A consecutive, long-term full ramp closure on Route 143 Merrimac Trail north to I-64 west continues. Traffic will follow detour signage in place directing motorists to the Route 143 south on-ramp to I-64 west during the closure.

I-64 Southside Widening, High Rise Bridge Expansion:

  • Alternating, single-lane closures on I-64 in both directions between South Military Highway (Exit 281) and Greenbrier Parkway (Exit 289):
    • June 1-4, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    • June 5, from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
    • June 6, from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m
    • June 7, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Overnight detour on southbound Military Highway under the I-64 overpass, June 1-30, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. For more information, view project traffic alerts here.

I-64 Express Lanes:

  • Full closure of I-64 Express Lanes in both directions:
    • June 1 from 9-11:30 a.m.
    • June 2-3 from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.

I-64, Hampton:

  • Full ramp closures on I-64 on June 1-4, starting as early as 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.:
    • Off-ramp to Mercury Boulevard/James River Bridge (Exit 263A).
    • On-ramp to I-64 east from Mercury Boulevard.
    • Off-ramp to eastbound Armistead Avenue/LaSalle Avenue (Exit 265A).
    • Off-ramp to westbound Armistead Avenue/LaSalle Avenue (Exit 265B).

I-64, Norfolk/Virginia Beach:

  • A slow roll with brief stoppages on I-64 in both directions from Indian River Road (Exit 286) to Virginia Beach Boulevard on June 2-3 from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.

I-64/I-264 Interchange Improvements Project, Norfolk/Virginia Beach:

  • Alternating, double-lane closures on I-264 east from Newtown Road (Exit 15) to Witchduck Road (Exit 16) on June 1-4 starting as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Single-lane closure on I-264 east collector-distributor lanes (outside set) from Newtown Road (Exit 15) to Witchduck Road (Exit 16) on June 1-4 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Single-lane closure on I-264 west from Witchduck Road (Exit 16) to Newtown Road (Exit 15) on May 31 through June 5 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Ongoing closure with detour of southbound Newtown Road at the I-264 interchange. More information is available here. 

I-264, Norfolk:

  • Intermittent stoppages on June 2-3 from 11 p.m to 3 a.m.:
    • I-264 east off-ramp to I-64 west (outside set) (Exit 14B).
    • I-264 east off-ramp to I-64 west (inside set) (Exit 14C).
  • Single-lane closure on I-264 west off-ramp to I-64 west (Exit 14C) on June 2-3 from 11 p.m to 3 a.m. with brief intermittent stoppages.

Route 17, York County:

  • Alternating, double-lane closures with brief stoppages in both directions on Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway) in vicinity of Lakeside Drive from June 2 at 9 a.m. to June 6 at 3 p.m.
Elizabeth River Tunnels (Downtown/Midtown tunnels):
Go to Elizabeth River Tunnels for maintenance schedules on the Downtown Tunnel (I-264), Midtown Tunnel (U.S. 58) and MLK Expressway (Route 164).
HRBT Expansion Project:
For future lane closures and project updates related to the HRBT Expansion Project, visit HRBTExpansion.org.
Julia Marsigliano
Julia Marsiglianohttps://wydaily.com
Julia Marsigliano is a multimedia reporter for WYDaily. She covers everything on the Peninsula from local government and law enforcement agencies to family-run businesses and weather updates. Before WYDaily, she covered Hampton and Newport News for WYDaily’s sister publication, HNNDaily before both publications merged in December 2018. Julia was born in Tokyo, Japan and moved to Long Island, New York in 2001. A true New Yorker, she loves pizza, bagels and good Chinese food. Send comments, tips and other tidbits to [email protected]. You can follow her on Twitter at @jmarsigliano

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