On the Road (Dec. 4, 2021)

REGIONAL — Welcome to On the Road! This column will have your weekly lane closures and roadwork reports for this coming week.

The list below covers full closures of interstates, ramps, bridges and primary roads, and single-lane closures at the bridge-tunnels and the Coleman, High Rise and James River bridges.

Scheduled closures are subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors.

NOTE: This list covers full closures of interstates, ramps, bridges and primary roads, and lane closures at the bridge-tunnels and the Berkley, Coleman, High Rise and James River bridges.

For information on traffic, maintenance and construction in Hampton Roads, visit the Virginia Department of Transportation’s 511 website, download the 511VA smartphone app or dial 511.

Bridges & Tunnels

Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel:

• Full closure eastbound Dec. 5 from 2-3 a.m. and westbound from 3-4 a.m. for tide gate testing. Click for the full traffic alert: https://conta.cc/31hyTd5
• Single-lane closures westbound Dec. 5-6 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Single-lane closures eastbound Dec. 7-8 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel, I-664:

• Alternating, single-lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.:
  • Southbound Dec. 9
  • Northbound Dec. 10

James River Bridge, Route 17

• Alternating, single-lane closures in both directions Dec. 6-10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge, Route 17:

• Brief, intermittent maintenance bridge openings Dec. 7 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project:

• For lane closures and project updates related to the HRBT Expansion Project, visit HRBTExpansion.org.

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).

Interstate 64 (I-64)

I-64 Widening Segment III Project, York County:

• Single-lane closures on I-64 east and west from Route 199/Newman Road (exit 234) in Lightfoot to Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242) as needed:
  • Dec. 5 as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Dec. 6-10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

I-64, Denbigh Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project, Newport News:

• Double-lane closure with brief, intermittent stoppages in both directions at Denbigh Boulevard Dec. 5 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Lane closure under flagger control on Denbigh Boulevard, between Millwood Drive and Pocahontas Drive, with brief, intermittent stoppages Dec. 7 and 9 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

I-64, Express Lanes:

•  Full closure in both directions:
  • Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Dec. 6 from 9-11:30 a.m.

I-64, Southside Widening, High Rise Bridge Expansion:

• For a full list of ongoing traffic impacts and lane closures, visit the project traffic alerts page: 64highrise.org/news_and_traffic_alerts/lane_closures.asp
• Alternating, single-lane closures on I-64 in both directions between South Military Highway (exit 297) and Greenbrier Parkway (exit 289):
  • Dec. 6-9 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Dec. 10 from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  • Dec. 11 from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m.
  • Dec. 12 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

I-64, Newport News:

• Intermittent stoppages in both directions at Fort Eustis Boulevard (exit 250A/B) Dec. 4-5 from 6:30-11 a.m. Click here for details from Dominion Energy: https://bit.ly/2ZPETcE

I-64, Hampton

• Alternating, single-lane closures on the off-ramp from I-64 west to I-664 south (exit 264A)
  • Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Dec. 6-9 from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Dec. 10-11 from 6 p.m. to 11 a.m.

I-64, Virginia Beach / Chesapeake:

• Triple-lane closures on I-64 in both directions between Indian River Road (exit 286) in Virginia Beach and Battlefield Boulevard (exit 290) in Chesapeake Dec. 6-10, starting as early as 11 p.m. to as late as 3 a.m., with brief, intermittent stoppages.

Interstate 264 (I-264)

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

• Alternating, multi-lane closures on I-264 in both directions from Newtown Road (exit 15) to Witchduck Road (exit 16) Dec. 5-11 from 7 p.m. until as late as 10 a.m.
• Consecutive, double-lane closure on I-264 west between Witchduck Road (exit 16) and Newtown Road (exit 15):  
  • Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. to Dec. 6 at 5 a.m. 
  • Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. to Dec. 13 at 5 a.m.
• Single-lane closure on I-64 east at the I-264 interchange Dec. 5-12 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

I-64, Norfolk:

• Consecutive, double-lane closures on I-564 in both directions Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. through Dec. 6 at 4 a.m.

Interstate 564 (I-564)

I-564, Norfolk:

• Consecutive, double-lane closures on I-564 in both directions on:
  • Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. through Dec. 6 at 4 a.m.
  • Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. through Dec. 13 at 4 a.m.

Interstate 664 (I-664)

I-664, Hampton:

• Alternating, single-lane closures on the off-ramp from I-664 north to I-64 east (exit 1B):
  • Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Dec. 6-9 from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Dec. 10-11 from 6 p.m. to 11 a.m.
• Alternating, single-lane closures on the off-ramp from I-664 north to I-64 west (exit 1A):
  • Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Dec. 6-9 from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Dec. 10-11 from 6 p.m. to 11 a.m.

Other Notable Closures

Laskin Road, Virginia Beach:

• Ongoing closure of a portion of Fremac Drive. Click here for the full traffic alert:https://conta.cc/3CNIOFi