I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge Expansion Project
Lane Closures, June 19-25
  • Motorists can expect alternating, single-lane closures in both directions on I-64 between S. Military Highway (exit 297) and Shell Road (overpass), June 19-25, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Exit to Great Bridge Boulevard (Exit 292) from I-64 west closed, June 25-26, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Motorists traveling on I-64 west towards Virginia Beach should follow detour signs utilizing:

  • Exit 291A to I-464 north
  • Exit 1 to I-64 east
  • Exit 291B to Route 168 south
  • Right exit to Great Bridge Boulevard
  • End detour on Great Bridge Boulevard
Overnight Detours on Military Highway at the I-64 Overpass
Northbound Military Highway between the I-64 on- and off-ramps will be closed to all traffic overnight from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following morning on the evenings of June 21 and 23.

Southbound Military Highway between the I-64 on- and off-ramps will be closed to all traffic overnight from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following morning on the evenings of June 22 and 24.

Motorists should follow the detours below. Detour information will also be designated with signage along the roadway.
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/Jolliff 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
To view all project related traffic impacts, please visit the traffic alert section of 64highrise.org.
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.