
Drivers in Hampton Roads can expect closures on water crossings, interstates and notable detours for the week of Aug. 23-29.
This list covers full closures of interstates, ramps, bridges and primary roads, and single-lane closures at the bridge-tunnels and the Berkley, Coleman, High Rise and James River bridges.
Scheduled closures are subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors.
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, mobile, single-lane closures westbound on Aug. 27 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- For lane closures and project updates related to the HRBT Expansion Project, visit HRBTExpansion.org.
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel, I-664:
- Single-lane closures northbound on Aug. 24-26 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Single-lane closures southbound on Aug. 26-27 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
High Rise Bridge, I-64:
- Full closure of I-64 at the High Rise Bridge between I-464 (Exit 291A) and George Washington Highway (Exit 296) on Aug. 21-22 and Aug. 28-29 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Click here for more information.
James River Bridge, Route 17:
- Alternating, mobile, single-lane closures in both directions on Aug. 25-26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Alternating, mobile, single-lane closures in both directions on Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 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).
I-64 Widening Segment III 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) Aug. 23-27, starting as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Brief, intermittent stoppages on I-64 west at the Queens Creek bridge Aug. 26-27, starting after midnight each night.
- Lane closures under flagger control on Lakeshead Drive at the I-64 overpass intermittently throughout the week of Aug. 24-28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- A consecutive, long-term full ramp closure and diversion on the existing Route 199 west on-ramp to I-64 west in Lightfoot continues. Westbound traffic on Route 199 follow detour signage in place directing motorists to a new temporary median crossover to access the Route 199 east on-ramp to I-64 west during the closure.
- 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 297) and Greenbrier Parkway (Exit 289):
- Aug. 24-27, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Aug. 28, from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Aug. 29, from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m.
- Aug. 30, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m
- Continuous detour on Shell Road at the I-64 overpass through Aug. 24. Click here for more information.
- Full closure of southbound Military Highway between the I-64 on- and off-ramps on Aug. 26-27 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Click here for more information.
- Click here full list of project traffic alerts.
I-64 Express Lanes:
- Full closure of I-64 Express Lanes in both directions:
- Aug. 24 from 9-11:30 a.m.
- Aug. 25-26 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
I-64, Chesapeake
- Full closure of the on-ramp from Route 17 (George Washington Highway) southbound to I-64 westbound on Aug. 23-25 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
I-64, Norfolk:
- Full closure of the off-ramp from I-64 eastbound to Tidewater Drive southbound (Exit 277A) on Aug. 25 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
I-64/I-264 Interchange Improvements Project, Norfolk/Virginia Beach:
- Alternating, multi-lane closures in both directions on I-264 between Newtown Road (Exit 15) and Witchduck Road (Exit 16) on Aug. 23-28 starting as early as 7 p.m., with three lanes closed no earlier than 9 p.m.
- Ongoing nightly closures and detours on southbound Newtown Road at the I-264 interchange, South Witchduck Road northbound, and Grayson Road at South Witchduck Road. Click here for more information.
I-564, Norfolk:
- On Aug. 25-28 at I-564 between Norfolk Naval Station Gate 3 and Terminal Boulevard:
- Double-lane closures westbound from 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. the following day.
- Brief, intermittent stoppages westbound lasting up to 20 minutes between 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
- Single-lane closure eastbound from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
I-95, Emporia:
- Full closure of the off-ramp from I-95 northbound to Route 58 westbound (Exit 11B) on Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Brief traffic stoppages at the intersection of First Colonial Road and Donna Drive on Aug. 23, starting as early as 7 a.m. through 3 p.m. Click here for more information.
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