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 July 14-20.

While the lane closure lift is in effect for most areas, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during that time.

Ramps

• I-64: Full ramp closure from I-64 west to George Washington Highway (296A), July 17-18, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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.

Lanes

• George P. Coleman Bridge, Route 17: Alternating single-lane closure northbound and southbound, July 15-16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Alternating single-lane closures on I-64 east and west from Route 199 Lightfoot exit (Exit 234) to Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (Exit 242):
  July 14-18 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. westbound and from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. eastbound
• Daytime lane closures under flagger control on Lakeshead Drive at the I-64 overpass, on July 15-19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorist and emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.
• Daytime lane closure under flagger control on Rochambeau Drive at Bruton High School on July 15-19 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Motorist and emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.

With assistance from Virginia State Police, there will also be a series of temporary stoppages on I-64 west, lasting no longer than 20 minutes each, for bridge work at the Lakeshead Drive overpass July 18, between midnight and 5 a.m.

Effective July 1, it is against Virginia law to hold a handheld personal communications device while driving through a highway work zone. To read more about the law, click here.