I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge Expansion Project
Lane Closures, June 26 to July 2
UPDATED on June 29
  • Motorists can expect alternating, single-lane closures in both directions on I-64 between S. Military Highway (exit 297) and Shell Road (overpass), June 26-30, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Single-lane closures with brief, intermittent stoppages on I-64 for Overhead Signage Installation

Motorists can expect overnight, single-lane closures with brief, intermittent stoppages (up to 20 minutes) on I-64 as crews install new overhead sign structures across I-64.

Single-lane closures will be in place from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., with brief intermittent stoppages starting as early as 11 p.m. at the following locations:

  • I-64 east near I-464 (exit 291), June 27
  • I-64 east near S. Military Highway (exit 297), June 28
  • I-64 east near Shell Road (approx. mile marker 295), June 29
Traffic Shift on I-64 west between I-464 and Battlefield Boulevard, June 30
Motorists can expect alternating, single-lane closures on I-64 west between I-464 and Battlefield Boulevard, on June 30, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., as crews prepare for a shift in traffic. Traffic will be shifted slightly towards the median onto new pavement to allow for widening work to continue on the outside.
Exit to Great Bridge Boulevard (Exit 292) from I-64 west closed, June 30, 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 Closure of Great Bridge Boulevard at the I-64 Overpass, June 30, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Great Bridge Boulevard between Tennyson Street and the I-64 off-ramp will be closed to all traffic June 30, beginning as early as 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Motorists should follow the detour below. Detour information will also be designated with signage along the roadway.
Great Bridge Boulevard Detour

Traveling South on Great Bridge Boulevard
  • Right on Booker Street
  • Left on Bainbridge Boulevard
  • Left on Dominion Boulevard
  • End detour and turn left/right on Great Bridge Boulevard

Traveling North on Great Bridge Boulevard
  • Left on Dominion Boulevard
  • Right on Bainbridge Boulevard
  • End detour and turn left/right on Great Bridge Boulevard
All construction work is weather-dependent, and the schedule is subject to change. Motorists should stay alert and be mindful of crews working alongside the roadway at all times.
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.