May 13, 2022

HAMPTON ROADS CLOSURES ON WATER CROSSINGS, INTERSTATES AND OTHER NOTABLE DETOURS

For the week of May 15-21

 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 511Virginia.org, download the 511VA smartphone app, or dial 511.

Bridges & Tunnels:

Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, I-64:

• Full directional closure eastbound May 15 from 2-3 a.m. and westbound from 3-4 a.m. for tide gate testing. Click here for the full traffic alert: https://conta.cc/3l1j7tG

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

• Single-lane closures northbound with brief, intermittent stoppages up to 20 minutes May 16-18 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

James River Bridge, Route 17:

• Single-lane closures southbound May 16-19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
• Single-lane closure northbound May 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

George P. Coleman Bridge, Route 17:

• Alternating, mobile single-lane closures in both directions May 18 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• A series of bridge test openings in both directions May 19 from 7 p.m. to midnight.

HRBT Expansion Project:

• For lane closures and project updates related to the HRBT Expansion Project, visit HRBTExpansion.org. 

Elizabeth River Tunnels (Downtown/Midtown Tunnels): 

• Go to Elizabeth River Tunnels for maintenance schedules on the Downtown Tunnel (I-264), Midtown Tunnel (U.S. 58) and MLK Expressway (Route 164).

I-64, Southside Widening, High Rise Bridge Expansion:

• For a full list of ongoing traffic impacts and lane closures, visit the project traffic alerts page: 64highrise.org/news_and_traffic_alerts/lane_closures.asp
• Single-lane closures on I-64 east between the High Rise Bridge and George Washington Highway (exit 296) May 16 and 19 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

I-64 / I-264 Interchange Improvements Project, Norfolk/Virginia Beach:

• New traffic pattern in place with the opening of a new off-ramp from I-264 east to northbound Newtown Road (exit 15B). Click here for the full traffic alert: https://conta.cc/3IZCvSd
• Alternating, single-lane closures on the I-264 east collector-distributor lanes (outside set) at Newtown Road (exit 15A) May 15-21 from as early as 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Alternating, multi-lane closures on I-264 in both directions from Newtown Road (exit 15) to Witchduck Road (exit 16) May 15-21 from 7 p.m. until as late as noon.
• Alternating, single-lane closures on the ramp from I-64 west to I-264 east (exit 284B) May 15-21 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Alternating, multi-lane closures on I-264 west from Witchduck Road (exit 16) to Newtown Road (exit 15) on May 13 at 7 p.m. to May 16 at 5 a.m. and on May 20 at 7 p.m. to May 22 at 5 a.m.

I-664, Hampton / Newport News:

• Alternating, full closure of off-ramps from I-664 south May 15-19 starting as early as 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.:
• I-664 south to Power Plant Parkway / Powhatan Parkway (exit 2)
• I-664 south to Aberdeen Road (exit 3)
• I-664 south to Chestnut Avenue (exit 4)
• Alternating, full closure of on-ramps to I-664 south May 15-19 starting as early as 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.:
• On-ramp from Powhatan Parkway to I-664 south
• On-ramp from Aberdeen Road to I-664 south
• On-ramp from Roanoke Ave to I-664 south

Other Notable Closures

Route 164, Portsmouth:

• Full closure of Route 164 (Western Freeway) west between Cedar Lane and Towne Point Road May 16-19 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

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