Hampton Roads District Weekly Traffic Alert: Oct. 18-24, 2026

All work is scheduled weather permitting. Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511.vdot.virginia.gov.

NOTE: This list covers full closures of interstates, ramps, bridges and primary roads, and lane closures at the bridge-tunnels and the Berkley, Coleman, High Rise and James River bridges.

Scheduled closures are subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors.

For information on the many other lane closures necessary for maintenance and construction throughout Hampton Roads, visit 511 Virginia (511.vdot.virginia.gov), download the VDOT 511 smartphone app, or dial 511.

Bridges and tunnels

Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, I-64:

• Full directional closures of I-64 east from Mallory Street (exit 268) through the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel to 4th View Street (exit 273) continuously from 9 p.m. Oct. 16 to as late as 5 a.m. Oct. 19. For alternate traffic routes and updated information visit the project website.
• Additional full directional closures planned for tunnel repaving, with only one direction closed at a time. The list of all scheduled dates, alternate travel routes and updated information can be found at the project website   
• Alternating, single-lane closures eastbound Oct. 19-22 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project:

• Single-lane closures on I-64 in both directions at the HRBT Oct. 19-23 from as early as 9 p.m. to as late as 9 a.m. 
• Series of intermittent stoppages on I-64 in both directions at the HRBT Oct. 19-23 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.  
• Single-lane closures on I-64 in both directions from Willoughby Bay Bridge to Patrol Road Oct. 19-25 from as early as 7 p.m. to as late as 9 a.m. 
• Full ramp closures from as early as 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.:   
  • I-64 east off-ramp to 4th View Street (exit 273) Oct. 19-23  
  • I-64 east off-ramp at Mallory Street (exit 268) Oct. 20-21 
  • I-64 west off-ramp to 4th View Street (exit 273) Oct. 20-23 
• Flagging at Mallory Street Bridge Oct. 20-21 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel, I-664: 

• Alternating, single-lane closures in both directions Oct. 19-22 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Alternating, mobile, single-lane closures southbound Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

James River Bridge, Route 17:

• Single-lane closure northbound Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Alternating, single-lane closures southbound Oct 21-23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Alternating, mobile, single-lane closures from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: 
  • Southbound Oct. 19 
  • Northbound Oct. 20 

George P. Coleman Bridge, Route 17:

• A series of brief intermittent stoppages in both directions Oct. 20 between 9 a.m. and noon. 

Elizabeth River Crossings (Downtown/Midtown Tunnels):

• Go to DriveERC.com for scheduled closures on the Downtown Tunnel (I-264), Midtown Tunnel (Route 58) and MLK Expressway (Route 164).

Interstates

I-64, Chesapeake:

• Full ramp closures from I-64 east to I-464 north (exit 291A): 
  • Oct. 18 
    • from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. 
    • from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
  • Oct. 19-24 from 11 p.m. to as late as 9 a.m. 
• Full ramp closures from I-64 east to I-464 south (exit 291B) Oct. 19-22 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• A series of brief, intermittent stoppages on I-64 in both directions from Bowers Hill to High Rise Bridge: 
  • Oct. 23 between 9-11 p.m.  
  • Oct. 24-25 between 6-10 a.m.  

I-64, Newport News:

• A series of brief, intermittent stoppages on I-64 west near Denbigh Boulevard Oct. 23-24 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

I-64, Gap Widening Segment C, James City County:

• Single-lane closures on I-64 in both directions from the New Kent County-James City County line to Route 199/Lightfoot (exit 234) Oct.18-23 from as early as 7 p.m. to as late as 6 a.m. 
• Brief, intermittent stoppages on I-64 in both directions from the New Kent County-James City County line to Route 199/Lightfoot (exit 234) Oct. 18-24 from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m.  
• Brief, intermittent stoppages on Six Mount Zion Road in both directions Oct. 19-23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

I-64, Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL):

• The Hampton Roads Express Lanes project website contains additional information on the express lanes project-related closures and traffic impacts. (vdot.virginia.gov/projects/major-projects/64expresslanes/news--traffic-alerts/)

• An interactive map displaying long-term traffic impacts across the various Hampton Roads Express Lanes construction projects can be found at the project website. (vdot.virginia.gov/projects/major-projects/64expresslanes/long-term-traffic-impacts/)

I-64, Norfolk Reversible Express Lanes:

• Full closure in both directions: 
  • Continuously from 8 p.m. Oct. 16 until 3 a.m. Oct. 19  
  • Oct. 18-22 from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.  
  • Oct. 19-23 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.     
  • Continuously from 8 p.m. Oct. 23 until 3 a.m. Oct. 26 

I-64, Chesapeake Express Lanes:

• Full Express Lanes closures westbound between the High Rise Bridge and Greenbrier Parkway (exit 289) Oct. 18-24 from as early as 8 p.m. to as late as 10 a.m. 
• Full Express Lanes closures in both directions between the I-264/I-664 Bowers Hill interchange (exit 299) and the High Rise Bridge: 
  • Oct. 23 from 9-11 p.m. 
  • Oct. 24-25 from 2-10 a.m. 

I-64, HREL Hampton 4C Project:

• Alternating, single-lane closures on I-64 west on Willoughby Bay Bridge from 4th View Street (exit 273) to 15th View Street (exit 272) Oct. 19-22 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Long-term, continuous single-lane closure on I-64 in both directions, reducing travel lanes from three to two lanes between Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road (exit 267) and LaSalle Avenue (exit 265A). 

I-64, HREL Norfolk 1A Project:

• Continuous full on-ramp closure from Bayville Street to I-64 east from 9 p.m. Oct. 16 until 5 a.m. Oct. 19. 
• Alternating single-lane closures on I-564 from I-64 to Terminal Boulevard:  
  • Eastbound Oct. 19-23 from as early as 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Westbound Oct. 19-23 from as early as 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. 
• Brief, intermittent stoppages along I-64 in both directions between Granby Street (exit 276) and Chesapeake Boulevard (exit 278) Oct. 19-23 from as early as 9 p.m. to as late as 8 a.m.  
• Full ramp closures from I-564 east to I-64 in both directions Oct. 19-23 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Full off-ramp closures from I-64 west to I-564 west Oct. 19-24 from as early as 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. 
• Full off-ramp closures from I-64 west to Granby Street (exit 276A) Oct. 19-23 from as early as 7 p.m. to as late as 8 a.m. 
• Full off-ramp closures from I-64 east to Granby Street/I-564 west (exit 276A) Oct. 19-23 from as early as 7 p.m. to as late as 7 a.m. 
• Full on-ramp closures from Patrol Road to I-64 east Oct. 19-23 from as early as 8 p.m. to as late as 7 a.m. 
• Full off-ramp closures from I-64 in both directions to Tidewater Drive (exits 277A and 277B) Oct. 19-23 from as early as 8 p.m. to as late as 8 a.m. 
• Full on-ramp closures on Tidewater Drive in both directions to I-64 west Oct. 19-23 from as early as 8 p.m. to as late as 8 a.m. 
• Full on-ramp closures on Tidewater Drive in both directions to I-64 east Oct. 19-23 from as early as 8 p.m. to as late as 7 a.m. 
• Full off-ramp closures from I-64 west to Little Creek Road (exit 276C) Oct. 19-23 from as early as 8 p.m. to as late as 8 a.m. 
• Full off-ramp closures from I-564 east to Little Creek Road (exit 4) Oct. 19-23 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Full on-ramp closures from Little Creek Road to I-64 east Oct. 19-23 from as early as 8 p.m. to as late as 7 a.m. 
• Single-lane closures on I-64 east on Willoughby Bay Bridge from 15th View Street (exit 272) to 4th View Street (exit 273) Oct. 19-23 from as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Alternating single-lane closures on I-64 in both directions from Granby Street (exit 276) to Chesapeake Boulevard (exit 279) Oct. 19-23 from as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Alternating single-lane closures on I-64 in both directions from Granby Street (exit 276) to Chesapeake Boulevard (exit 278) continuously from as early as 7 p.m. on Oct. 23 to 5 a.m. on Oct. 26 
• Long-term full on-ramp closure from southbound Tidewater Drive to I-64 east with new left turn at Thole Street to access I-64 east. 

I-64, HREL Newport News/Hampton 4A/4B Project:

I-464, Chesapeake:

• Full on-ramp closures from Route 17 (Dominion Boulevard) north to I-464 north (exit 17B): 
  • Continuously from 5 a.m. Oct. 18 to 5 a.m. Oct. 19 
  • Oct. 19-24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Oct. 19-23 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
  • Continuously from 5 a.m. Oct. 24 to 5 a.m. Oct. 26 
• Full ramp closures from I-464 south to I-64 west (exit 1A) Oct. 19-22 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Full ramp closures from I-464 north to I-64 east (exit 1) Oct. 19-22 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

I-264, Portsmouth:

I-564 Intermodal Connector, Norfolk:

• Full off-ramp closures of the Intermodal Connector west ramp to Seabee Road Oct. 19-23 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Other Notable Closures

Route 164 (Western Freeway, Portsmouth:

• Continuous, multiweek on-ramp closure from Towne Point Road to Route 164 west to begin as early as Oct. 25.