I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge Expansion Project

Lane Closures

Nov. 19-27

  • Motorists can expect alternating, single-lane closures on I-64 east on the High Rise Bridge on Nov. 21 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.



  • Motorists can expect overnight, single-lane closures with brief, intermittent stoppages (up to 20 minutes). Single-lane closures will begin as early as 7 p.m. with full stoppages to occur between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. as crews install new overhead signage.
  • I-64 west between Great Bridge Boulevard (exit 292) and I-464 (exit 291) Nov. 19-20
  • I-64 west between Shell Road (approximate mile marker 295) and Great Bridge Boulevard (exit 292) Nov. 21-22

Continuous, weekend closures of off-ramp from I-64 west to Route 168 south/Chesapeake Expressway continues from 9 p.m. on Nov. 18 to 5 a.m. on Nov. 21


Motorists should use the detour listed below.


  • Continue on I-64 west
  • Take exit 291A to I-464 north
  • Take exit 2 to Military Highway
  • Take a left on Military Highway
  • Take the on-ramp to I-464 south
  • Exit to Route 168 south/Chesapeake Expressway
All construction schedules are pending, due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Changes to the schedule will be updated on the project website traffic alerts page.
Motorists are advised to plan their commute by using VDOT’s free traffic information tools:
● Download the 511 Virginia smartphone app, or 511-integrated Waze app.
● Visit the www.511Virginia.org website or dial 511 for traffic information on your phone.
● Follow @511hamptonroads and @VaDOTHR on Twitter.
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