All lanes to reopen on I-64 West at Hampton Roads Center Parkway
HAMPTON – As early as Aug. 18, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to lift the long-term traffic shift and lane reduction on I-64 west near Hampton Roads Center Parkway (exit 261) in Hampton. Following completion of this work, motorists will have access to all lanes of travel on this section of the I-64 corridor.
To implement this lift, the Hampton Roads Center Parkway east on-ramp to I-64 west will be temporarily closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., with a signed detour in place. The overnight ramp closure is scheduled to begin as early as Aug. 16 and may continue for up to three nights.
All work is weather- and schedule-dependent; therefore, this schedule is subject to change.
This milestone marks the completion of the final phase of long-term traffic shifts and lane reductions for bridge rehabilitation on I-64 near Hampton Roads Center Parkway, which began in spring 2025 as part of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Newport News Segment.
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.
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 Newport News Segment
This work is part of the HREL Newport News Segment Project that spans approximately 11.5 miles on I-64, starting just east of LaSalle Avenue (exit 265) in Hampton and ending 1.2 miles west of Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News. For 10.5 miles of the segment, from just west of Jefferson Avenue (exit 255) to I-664 (exit 264), the existing HOV lane in each direction will be converted into an Express Lane, alongside the three general purpose lanes. For the last 1 mile of the segment between I-664 and LaSalle Avenue, one general purpose lane will be converted into an Express Lane in each direction, alongside two general purpose lanes.
The HREL Newport News 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.
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