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Motorists advised to stay alert to a center-lane closure and new traffic pattern on I-64 east, starting as early as Aug.18

NEWPORT NEWS – Starting as early as overnight Aug. 18, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to implement a long-term, single-lane closure in the center of I-64 east at J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (exit 258). One center lane will close, reducing travel lanes from four to three. The same traffic shift was implemented on I-64 west at J. Clyde Morris Boulevard last week.

Motorists will split around the work zone using either the two inside left lanes or the one outside right lane. All three of the remaining travel lanes will accommodate eastbound I-64 through traffic. Motorists who need to access exits 258A and 258B at J. Clyde Morris Boulevard must use the outside right lane. Watch a video about the traffic split.

In order to implement the traffic split on I-64 east, a temporary full overnight closure of the I-64 east on-ramp from J. Clyde Morris Boulevard south will be in place, starting as early as Aug. 18, from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning, with a signed detour in place.

The traffic splits are estimated to be in place through fall 2025. All work is weather- and schedule-dependent; therefore, this schedule is subject to change.

This traffic pattern is the second of three phases of long-term, single-lane closures and traffic shifts on I-64 at J. Clyde Morris Boulevard to facilitate bridge rehabilitation work as part of construction 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.

View all Hampton Roads Express Lanes long-term traffic impacts. For more information on the Hampton Roads Express Lanes projects, visit 64expresslanes.org.

Motorists advised to stay alert to a center-lane closure and new traffic pattern on I-64 in both directions, starting as early as July 27

NEWPORT NEWS – As early as late July, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to begin implementing a long-term, single-lane closure in the center of I-64 at J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (exit 258), starting in the eastbound direction, followed by westbound in early August.

One center lane will close on I-64 east and west at J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, reducing travel lanes from four to three. Motorists will split around the work zone using either the two inside left lanes or the one outside right lane.​ All three of the remaining travel lanes will accommodate I-64 through traffic. However, motorists must use the outside right travel lane to access exits 258A or 258B to J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. Watch a video about the traffic split.

Crews are scheduled to implement the traffic split on I-64 east starting as early as the week of July 27, with I-64 west to follow in early August. The traffic split is estimated to be in place through fall 2025.

This latest traffic pattern is the second of three phases of long-term, single-lane closures and traffic shifts on I-64 at J. Clyde Morris Boulevard to facilitate bridge rehabilitation work as part of construction of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Newport News Segment.

All work is weather- and schedule-dependent; therefore, this schedule is subject to change.

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.