I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge Expansion Project
Traffic to be temporarily shifted to the outside collector-distributor lanes on I-64, Feb. 28, and March 1, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. for work on overhead signage

Motorists can expect a full closure of the I-64 mainline, between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 28 (eastbound and westbound traffic) and Tuesday, March 1 (eastbound traffic).

Motorists on I-64 east (towards Suffolk) will be shifted to the outside collector-distributor (CD) lanes between approximately Greenbrier Parkway (exit 289) and I-464 (exit 291).

Motorists traveling on I-64 west (towards Virginia Beach) will be shifted to the outside CD lanes between approximately the foot of the High Rise Bridge and Greenbrier Parkway (exit 289).

To facilitate this temporary shift in traffic, double-lane closures will begin in this location at 7 p.m.
On-Ramp from George Washington Highway south to I-64 east closed nightly, continues through March 7

The on-ramp to I-64 east from George Washington Highway south will be closed nightly through Monday, March 7, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

Begin Detour
  • Continue on George Washington Highway
  • Right on Margaret Booker Drive
  • Continue on Margaret Booker Drive
  • Left on Galberry Road
  • Left on George Washington Highway
  • Right on the on-ramp to I-64 east
End detour
Other Traffic Impacts

  • Alternating, single-lane closures in both directions on I-64 between I-664 north/Route 13/Route 58 (exit 299) and Shell Road (overpass), Feb. 28 through March 6, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Double-lane closure on I-64 west between I-464 (exit 291) and Battlefield Boulevard (exit 290) on Feb. 27, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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.
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.