A series of traffic shifts continue next week on the third segment of the Interstate 64 Widening Project, moving traffic left from the two existing concrete travel lanes onto the new travel lanes in the median to allow for the full reconstruction of the outside lanes.
Starting as early as overnight Tuesday, April 21, the next scheduled traffic shift will take place eastbound on I-64, from Colonial Parkway to the eastern limits of the project near Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242), weather permitting, according to a news release from VDOT.
To complete the traffic shift operations, crews will alternate single-lane closures on I-64 east between Colonial Parkway to just west of Route 199/Humelsine Parkway, April 20-21 from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., as well as implement a brief stoppage overnight to transition the traffic safely to the new lanes.
Two additional traffic shifts are currently estimated to take place over the following two weeks, with one shift implemented each week as weather and schedule allows. The shifts will be implemented in the following locations:
- I-64 east, from the western project limits of the project—approximately 1 mile west of Route 199/Newman Road—to the Lightfoot exit at Route 199/Newman Road (exit 234)
- I-64 west, from the eastern project limits of the project—approximately 1 mile west of Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242)—to the Colonial Parkway overpass bridge
While lower traffic volumes continue to be observed overall in Hampton Roads recently, motorists are reminded that they must still obey the reduced 55 mph speed limit and drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the upcoming new traffic patterns.
All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.
For additional scheduled lane closures and to learn more about the project, please visit: www.i64widening.org
Motorists are encouraged to plan their commute by using VDOT’s free traffic information tools:
- Downloadthe 511 smartphone app, or 511-integrated Waze app.
- Visit the 511 Virginiawebsite or dial 511 for traffic information on your phone.
- Follow @511hamptonroads and @VaDOTHR on Twitter.
