I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge Expansion Project
Overnight Detours on Military Highway at the I-64 Overpass
Overnight Detours at Exit 296 (George Washington Highway)
Overnight Detours on Military Highway at the I-64 Overpass

Motorists should be prepared for overnight detours on northbound and southbound Military Highway between the I-64 on- and off-ramps from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the following morning on the following dates:

  • Sunday evening, July 18 - northbound only
  • Monday evening, July 19 - northbound only

  • Sunday evening, July 25 - northbound and southbound
  • Monday evening, July 26 - northbound and southbound

  • Sunday evening, Aug. 1 - southbound only
  • Monday evening, Aug. 2 - southbound only

Motorists should follow the detours below. Detour information will also be designated with signage along the roadway.

All construction schedules are pending, due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Changes to the schedule will be updated on the project website traffic alerts page.

This closure will allow construction crews to safely continue work on the widening of the I-64 overpass as part of the I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge Project.
Traveling North on Military Highway

  • Right to on-ramp to I-64W towards Virginia Beach
  • Take exit 296 to George Washington Highway
  • Turn left on George Washington Highway
  • Take the on-ramp to I-64E towards Suffolk
  • Take exit 297 to Military Highway

End Detour
Traveling South on Military Highway

  • Right onto the I-64 ramp toward Suffolk
  • Take left exit 299B to I-664 toward Bowers Hill | Suffolk | Newport News
  • Take exit 13B to Military Highway
  • Turn right at the intersection of Military Highway/Joliff Road to continue on W. Military Highway
  • Turn right onto the I-64E / I-264 ramp (in front of Frank’s Truck Stop)
  • Keep right to I-64 WB toward Virginia Beach, Exit 15B
  • Take exit 297 to Military Highway

End Detour
Exit Ramp 296 on I-64 West Closed, July 21-22, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The exit ramp from I-64 west to George Washington Highway (exit 296) will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the nights of July 21 and July 22.

Motorists traveling on I-64 west towards Virginia Beach should take exit 297 to Military Highway and follow detour signs to turn right on George Washington Highway.
For a full listing of project impacts, visit Traffic Alerts on 64highrise.org.
For information on lane closures necessary for maintenance and construction throughout Hampton Roads, drivers can visit 511Virginia.org, download the 511VA smartphone app, or dial 511.