YORK COUNTY — The Lightfoot Park and Ride lot on East Rochambeau Drive in York County reopened Friday, Nov. 21, following the completion of paving and reconstruction activities.
VDOT said the lot, which temporarily closed in June for reconstruction, includes new asphalt pavement and markings for 68 parking spaces, including three ADA-compliant spaces. Additional upgrades include five newly installed bike racks, updated parking signs, improved lighting and a new stormwater management pond.
This work is part of the I-64 Gap Segment C Widening Project, which began in November 2024. The Segment C project includes 9 miles of I-64 roadway widening and pavement rehabilitation from the New Kent/James City County line to approximately 1.15 miles west of the Route 199 Lightfoot exit. In addition to widening I-64, the project also includes the repair, rehabilitation and widening of two bridges on I-64 east and west over Six Mount Zion Road.
The I-64 Gap Widening projects have been divided into three segments labeled Segments A, B and C, with each being constructed as an operationally independent project to enhance connectivity between Richmond and Hampton Roads. VDOT notes the collective objective involves improving congestion and safety in this corridor 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 corridor within these project segments currently only provides two lanes in each direction and links to sections at both ends that have three travel lanes–hence, this corridor has been deemed “the gap,” VDOT explained.
The I-64 Gap Segment C Widening Project is estimated to be completed as early as late 2027, according to VDOT.
For more information on the I-64 Gap Segment C Project, visit vdot.virginia.gov.