From our partners at VDOT

NORFOLK - Contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to implement a continuous single-lane closure for approximately 48 hours on East Little Creek Road for drainage installation, as a part of the first phase of construction projects for the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Norfolk Segment.

Starting as early as 7 p.m. Dec. 9, the contractor will close the northbound right lane on East Little Creek Road from Waco Street to San Antonio Boulevard. All traffic will be shifted to the left lane, resulting in a single lane of travel on this portion of northbound East Little Creek Road. The lane closure is estimated to be in place until approximately 7 p.m. Dec. 11.

All work is weather- and schedule-dependent; therefore, this schedule is subject to change.

Before hitting the road, consider using VDOT's free 511 Virginia traffic tools, or the free 511-integrated Waze GPS app, to check for the most up-to-date road and travel conditions. VDOT's 511Virginia website and mobile app offer information about construction, traffic, incidents, and congestion, as well as access to traffic cameras, weather-related impacts and more.

Hampton Roads Express Lanes Norfolk Segment (Phase 1A) Project:

This work is part of the first phase of HREL Norfolk Segment construction projects, that started in summer 2023 and includes the conversion of the existing inside shoulder along I-64 into a high-occupancy tolled, part-time shoulder Express Lane running alongside the three existing general purpose lanes between Patrol Road and Tidewater Drive for a total of 2 miles, as well as the widening and rehabilitation of several existing bridges on I-64.

This HREL Norfolk Segment will ultimately become a part of an overall continuous 45-mile high-occupancy toll Express Lanes network on I-64, from west of Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News to the I-264/I-664 Bowers Hill interchange in Chesapeake. As traffic demand continues to increase in the region, incorporating the Express Lanes dynamic tolling model, together with other interstate improvements, provides an additional approach to managing congestion in the long term and providing more travel choices and a reliable travel network for Hampton Roads motorists. For more information on the Hampton Roads Express Lanes projects and to learn more about construction updates, traffic impacts and to sign-up to receive project updates, visit 64expresslanes.org.

The HREL website now features an interactive map to help motorists stay informed about long-term traffic impacts across all HREL projects. The map displays current long-term lane and ramp closures along the HREL corridor, offering a user-friendly way to view potential travel impacts and focus on locations most relevant to each trip. Whether planning a daily commute or keeping up with project progress, the map can help motorists navigate I-64 with greater awareness. To explore the map, visit VDOT's Long-Term Traffic Impacts page.

For more information on the Hampton Roads Express Lanes projects and to learn more about construction updates, traffic impacts and to sign-up to receive project updates, visit 64expresslanes.org.

Map showing short-term, single-lane closure on northbound East Little Creek Road, between Waco Street and San Antonio Boulevard, in Norfolk

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