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I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge Expansion Project
Full Closure of Exit Ramp 290B on I-64 West, Oct. 11 - 17, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Motorists should follow detour signs

The exit ramp from I-64 west to Battlefield Boulevard south (exit 290B) will be closed each night beginning Sunday, Oct. 11, through Sunday, Oct. 17, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the following morning.

Motorists traveling on I-64 west towards Virginia Beach should follow detour signs utilizing Exit 290A and follow the cloverleaf to access Battlefield Boulevard south.
Slight Traffic Shift on I-64 West Between Military Highway and Yadkin Road,
as Early as Oct. 14

Motorists traveling on I-64 west (towards Virginia Beach) should expect a slight lane shift next week beginning near the Military Highway overpass (approximate mile marker 297) to the Yadkin Road overpass (approximate mile marker 296). Travel lanes will be shifted to the left for a short distance to enable work on the existing lanes and outside shoulder. This traffic shift will not impact eastbound (towards Suffolk) traffic.

The traffic shift will be in place as early as Thursday morning, Oct. 14, weather permitting. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained at all times during daytime hours, with single lane closures at night to facilitate this shift.
Overnight Detour, On-Ramp from Military Highway Northbound to I-64 West,
Oct. 13 - 16, 9 a.m. to 5 a.m.
As part of the upcoming traffic shift, motorists can expect an overnight detour of the on-ramp from northbound Military Highway to I-64 west, Oct. 13 - 16, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the following morning.

While the closure is in place, motorists can follow the detour signage on the following routes:

Southbound Military Highway
  • Continue on Military Highway
  • Turn left to stay on Military Highway
  • Turn right onto the I-64 east/I-264 ramp (in front of Frank’s Truck Stop/Shell Station)
  • Keep right to I-64 west towards Virginia Beach

Northbound Military Highway
  • Continue on Military Highway
  • Turn right on George Washington Highway
  • Keep right to I-64 west on-ramp towards Virginia Beach
All construction schedules are pending, due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Please check the project website's Traffic Alerts page for updates.
For more information including a full listing of project traffic alerts, construction timelines and other information, visit the project website at 64highrise.org.

For information on lane closures necessary for maintenance and construction throughout Hampton Roads, drivers can visit 511Virginia.org, download the 511VA smartphone app, or dial 511.