I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge Expansion Project
Lane Closures, July 10-16
Single-lane Closures with Brief, Intermittent Stoppages on I-64 West for Overhead Signage Installation

Motorists can expect overnight, single-lane closures with brief, intermittent stoppages (up to 20 minutes) on I-64 west 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 west near Bowers Hill (approximate mile marker 299), July 11
  • I-64 west near S. Military Highway (exit 297), July 12
  • I-64 west near Shell Road (approximate mile marker 295), July 13
Continuous Ramp Closure on I-64 East (toward Suffolk) to George Washington Highway (Exit 296A) Remains in Place through July 20

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 20 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.
Traffic Shift on I-64 West between Great Bridge Boulevard (Overpass) and I-464,
July 11
Motorists can expect alternating, single-lane closures on I-64 west between Great Bridge Boulevard (overpass) and I-464 (exit 291B) July 9-11, 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 sound wall installation to continue on the outside. This temporary traffic shift is anticipated to be in place as early as Monday morning, July 11.
Overnight Ramp Closure on I-64 West Off-Ramp to Great Bridge/Route 168 South (Exit 291B), July 9-11

Motorists should be prepared for an overnight ramp closure on I-64 west to Great Bridge/Route 168 south (exit 291B), beginning as early as July 9-11, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., as crews prepare for a traffic shift on I-64 west.

Motorists traveling on I-64 west should use the following detour:

  • Exit to I-464 north (exit 291A)
  • Exit right to I-64 east (exit 1)
  • Continue straight and exit right to Route 17/Route 168 south (exit 291B)
  • End 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.