I-64 widening and High Rise Bridge project lane closures

Kevin Cheek
·1 min read

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Motorists can expect overnight lanes closures and detours along I-64 Southside.

The closures are due to construction on the I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge Project.

According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) the project will increase capacity, improve safety along the corridor, reduce congestion and enhance a regional evacuation route.

A list of scheduled closures can be found below:

  • Overnight closure and detour of the on-ramp to I-64 west from George Washington Highway north April 23-24 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Overnight closure and detour of the ramp from I-64 west to I-464 north (exit 291A) April 25-26 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Motorists should follow the detour below:

  • Continue on I-64 west

  • Use exit 290 to the Battlefield Boulevard loops to access I-64 east

  • Take exit 291A to I-464 north

  • Overnight closure and detour of the on-ramp to I-64 east (toward Suffolk) from Military Highway April 25-26 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Motorists should follow the detour below:

  • Continue on Military Highway

  • Use exit 297 to I-64 west

  • Continue to exit 296 Route 17 south

  • Turn right at the light

  • Take on-ramp to I-64 east

  • Overnight closure and detour of the on-ramp to I-64 east from Military Highway April 25-26 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Motorists should use the detour below.

Motorists can can use VDOT’s free mobile app to check road conditions, traffic, incidents, construction, and congestion. Information is also available at 511Virginia.org or by calling 511 while in Virginia.

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