LONG-TERM TRAFFIC SHIFT ON I-64 WEST SCHEDULED TO BEGIN FOR NORFOLK EXPRESS LANES PROJECT

NORFOLK - Starting as early as overnight Dec. 14, motorists traveling on I-64 west in Norfolk will encounter a new traffic pattern between Tidewater Drive (exit 277B) and Little Creek Road (exit 276C) as construction of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes Norfolk Segment continues.

As part of this long-term traffic configuration, westbound traffic on I-64 will be shifted to the right, from the inside lanes to the outside lanes, to allow for continuing roadway work, barrier setting, bridge rehabilitation, striping and signage installation in the inside lanes. This traffic pattern is estimated to be in place until mid-2026.

In order to implement the traffic shift that is anticipated to take place over several nights, a series of temporary, overnight ramp closures are scheduled to occur from as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., including the I-64 west:

• on- and off-ramps to and from Tidewater Drive (exits 277A/B)
• off-ramp to Little Creek Drive (exit 276C)

All ramps are not scheduled to be closed at the same time. Signed detour routes will be in place to direct motorists.

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 which 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

Traffic shift on I-64 west between Tidewater Drive (exit 277B) and Little Creek Road (exit 276C)

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