Overnight four-hour full closure scheduled on I-64 east in Hampton for overhead sign installation

HAMPTON — As early as June 12, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to implement an overnight full directional closure lasting up to four hours on I-64 east in Hampton to support an overhead sign installation as part of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Hampton Segment project.

The closure is scheduled to occur on I-64 east starting as early as Friday, June 12, between 12:01 a.m. and 4 a.m., from Rip Rap Road (exit 265C) to Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road (exit 267).

Signed detours will be in place, directing motorists from I-64 east to exit at Rip Rap Road (exit 265C) and travel to North Armistead Avenue and Settlers Landing Road to access the on-ramp to I-64 east.

Additionally, crews are scheduled to begin implementing single-lane closures on I-64 in both directions, starting at 10 p.m. on June 11, leading up to the full eastbound closure starting after midnight.

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

Motorists are encouraged to use I-664 as an alternate route to avoid the work area when possible and 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. 

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 Hampton Segment (Phase 4C) Project

This work is part of the HREL Hampton Segment that includes converting the three existing east- and westbound general purpose lanes on I-64 into one Express Lane, one part-time Express Lane, and two general purpose lanes in each direction. The project will widen I-64, repave the existing lanes, and add an additional 12-foot-wide travel lane in each direction from west of Mallory Street (exit 268) to LaSalle Avenue (exit 265A) for a total of 2 miles. This section of the interstate includes work on six mainline bridges and one pedestrian underpass. The two eastbound bridges over the Hampton River will be replaced, and the westbound Hampton River bridge will be widened and rehabilitated.

The HREL Hampton 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 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.