Drivers on Interstate 64 should expect a series of nightly lane closures — and possibly some delays — through the week.
As a result of VDOT’s I-64 widening project certain ramps and lanes will experience closures from April 28 to May 4.
Bridges
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel (I-664)
- Alternating single-lane closures north and south, April 29-May 2, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Alternating single-lane closures south, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
High Rise Bridge (I-64)
- Single-lane closures east and west on the bridge, April 28, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
James River Bridge (Route 17)
- Alternating single-lane closures north and south on the bridge, April 29-30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
High Rise Bridge (I-64)
- Alternating single-lane closures both directions between South Military Highway and Greenbrier Parkway
- April 28-May 2 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- May 3 from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Right-lane closure westbound from High Rise Bridge to I-464, April 28 to May 3 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Full ramp closure, Battlefield Boulevard north on-ramp to I-64 west, April 30-May 2 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Starting next week, traffic shifts and lane closures will take place on Denbigh Boulevard, between Pocahontas Drive and Millwood Drive in the City of Newport News. On Monday, April 29, the Denbigh Boulevard Bridge will be reduced from four to two lanes of traffic, weather permitting. A long-term closure at the outlet from Richneck Road to Denbigh Boulevard will prohibit right turns onto Denbigh Boulevard.
Lane
- Overnight double-lane closures on I-64 east and west, between west of Exit 242 (Route 199) and east of Exit 247 (Lee Hall), April 28-May 3, starting as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Daytime single-lane closures on I-64 east, between west of Exit 247 (Lee Hall) and east of Exit 242 (Route 199), April 28-May 3, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Alternating single-lane closures on I-64 east and west from Route 199 Lightfoot (Exit 234) to Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (Exit 242) April 28-May 3, starting as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- 64 Express Lanes will be closed
- April 29 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- May 3 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- May 4 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Full closure of I-264 east collector-distributor road (outside lanes) between Military Highway and Newtown Road. Detour at I-64/264 interchange to Indian River Road.
Day and nighttime consecutive lane closures under flagger control on Lakeshead Drive at the I-64 overpass, continue this week for bridge work and Dominion Energy utility relocations. Motorist and emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.
Ramp
Full ramp closures on I-64 with signed detours in place, April 28-May 2, starting as early as 7 p.m. at the following ramps: (**All ramps will not be closed at the same time to maintain access to the detour routes.)
- I-64 east and west to Route 60/Busch Gardens (Exit 243A)
- I-64 east and west to Route 143 (Exit 243B)
- Route 60 on-ramp to I-64 east and west
- I-64 east and west to Route 199 west (Exit 242A)
- I-64 east and west to Route 199 east (Exit 242B)
- Route 199 east and west on-ramps to I-64 east and west
- I-64 east and west to Yorktown Road/Jefferson Avenue (Exit 247)
- Jefferson Avenue (Route 143) on-ramps to I-64 east and west
- Yorktown Road (Route 238) on-ramp to I-64 east
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.
A consecutive full ramp closure from the northbound LaSalle Avenue on-ramp to I-64 east in Hampton continues until summer 2019 for bridge repair work. As of April 24, a full westbound closure is in place on Armistead Avenue beneath the I-64 overpass for up to 6 weeks.