Long-term Traffic Shifts on I-64 scheduled to begin for Norfolk Express Lanes Project

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Wards Corner

Motorists can expect multiple overnight ramp closures and new traffic patterns on I-64 east and west between Patrol Road and Tidewater Drive starting this week

NORFOLK – Starting this week, motorists traveling along I-64 east in Norfolk will encounter new traffic patterns between Patrol Road and Tidewater Drive (exit 277) as contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) perform striping, barrier installation and additional construction activities for the Hampton Road Express Lanes (HREL) Norfolk Segment.

  • Starting as early as Jan. 29, I-64 east traffic in this corridor will shift to the left toward the inside median.
  • Starting as early as Tuesday, Feb. 6, I-64 west traffic between Tidewater Drive and Little Creek Road (exit 276) will shift to the left toward the inside median.

In preparation for this new traffic pattern, estimated to be in place until as early as early 2025, a series of temporary, overnight ramp closures are scheduled to occur along I-64 in this corridor.

The estimated schedule below includes various, temporary closures through Feb. 2:

  • I-64 east on-ramp from Granby Street Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • I-64 east off-ramp to I-564 west/Granby Street (exit 276A) Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, from as early as 7 p.m. to as late as 8 a.m.
  • I-64 east on-ramp from Tidewater Drive south Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  • I-64 east off-ramp to Tidewater Drive north (exit 277B) Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, from as early as 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • I-64 east on-ramp from Tidewater Drive north Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  • I-64 east on-ramp from Little Creek Road (brief, intermittent stoppages) Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, from 11:59 p.m. to 4 a.m.
  • I-564 east ramp to I-64 east Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

Signed detour routes will be in place to direct motorists and additional ramp closures will be announced as scheduled. This construction work is weather-and schedule-dependent; therefore, this schedule is subject to change.

Motorists are reminded to use caution when traveling near work zones, obey posted speed limits, follow lane markings and barrier guides, be alert to digital message signs and drive distraction-free.

Visit the project site to learn more about construction updates, traffic impacts and to sign-up to receive project updates:  https://64expresslanes.org/under_construction/norfolk.asp  

The HREL Norfolk Segment will ultimately become a part of the overall HREL network, a continuous, 45-mile network of Express Lanes in each traffic direction on I-64, from east of Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News to the I-64/I-264/I-664 Bowers Hill Interchange in Chesapeake. The HREL network is designed to transport more motorists through the region while helping to alleviate congestion and providing motorists more travel options. 

Before traveling, check the latest traffic conditions by using VDOT’s free 511 mobile app, which offers information about road conditions, traffic, incidents, construction and congestion as well as access to traffic cameras, weather and more. Information is also available at 511Virginia.org or by calling 511 while in Virginia.

Hampton Roads Express Lanes Norfolk Segment map between Tidewater Drive and Patrol Road.

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