I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge Expansion Project
Lane Closures, July 24-31
NEW BRIDGE IS NOW OPEN TO WESTBOUND TRAFFIC AS OF JULY 16
Motorists can expect alternating, single-lane closures July 25-29 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. at the following locations:
  • I-64 west from Military Hwy (exit 297) to Bowers Hill
  • I-64 east from I-464 (exit 291) to the High Rise Bridge
Continuous Ramp Closure on I-64 East (toward Suffolk) to George Washington Highway (Exit 296A) Remains in Place through July 24

The I-64 east (toward Suffolk) off-ramp to George Washington Highway (exit 296A) closed July 6, and will be closed until 7 a.m. on July 24, for sound wall installation in the area.

Motorists on I-64 east should use exit 297 to Military Highway and follow the detour signs to George Washington Highway.
Daytime, Single-Lane Closures on Military Highway near the I-64 Overpass

Motorists can expect alternating, single-lane closures in both directions on Military Highway near the I-64 overpass July 25-29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Overnight Closures of Off-Ramp from I-64 East to Military Highway (Exit 297A) and On-Ramp from Military Highway to I-64 East

As crews prepare to shift traffic onto the newly constructed bridge on I-64 east over Military Highway, motorists should prepare for a full closure of the off-ramp from I-64 east to Military Highway (exit 297A) as well as a full closure of the on-ramp from Military Highway to I-64 east July 30 and July 31 (contingency date: Aug. 1), beginning as early as 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.. These two closures will occur sequentially and will not take place at the same time.
Military Highway on-ramp to I-64 east detour

Motorists on north- and southbound Military Highway will be detoured to the on-ramp to I-64 west, take exit 296 to George Washington Highway, take a left on George Washington Highway and take the on-ramp to I-64 east.
I-64 east to Military Highway (exit 297A) detour
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.
Motorists are advised to plan their commute by using VDOT’s free traffic information tools:
● Download the 511 Virginia smartphone app, or 511-integrated Waze app.
● Visit the www.511Virginia.org website or dial 511 for traffic information on your phone.
● Follow @511hamptonroads and @VaDOTHR on Twitter.