The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced scheduled lane and ramp closures for the Hampton Roads District from January 11 to January 17, 2026. These closures will affect several major interstates, bridges, tunnels, and primary roads in the region. VDOT noted that all schedules are subject to change depending on weather and other factors.
Key locations impacted include the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel on I-64, which will see single-lane westbound closures on January 12, 14, and 15 during overnight hours. The Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel on I-664 will have alternating single-lane closures in both directions from January 12 through January 15 at night.
The James River Bridge (Route 17) is scheduled for alternating southbound single-lane closures from January 12 to January 16 during daytime hours. The Berkley Bridge on I-264 will have mobile southbound lane closures overnight on January 15.
Drivers are advised to check maintenance schedules for the Elizabeth River Tunnels and updates related to the HRBT Expansion Project via their respective websites.
On I-64 between Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, there will be intermittent stoppages westbound late at night on January 11. Full ramp closures from Greenbrier Parkway to I-64 west are planned for the nights of January 11 and 12.
Construction projects such as the I-64 Gap Segment C Widening in James City County will result in nightly single-lane closures through mid-January. Long-term traffic shifts remain in place along certain segments of I-64 due to ongoing work.
Additional projects affecting travel include various full ramp closures associated with the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) projects in Hampton, Norfolk, Newport News, and Chesapeake. Several long-term traffic shifts and lane reductions continue throughout these areas as construction progresses.
Other notable impacts involve Route 199 near York County’s I-64 interchange with alternating lane closures during daylight hours.
VDOT manages one of the largest state-maintained highway systems in the country, overseeing planning, construction, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and tunnels across Virginia (official website). The agency provides services such as highway maintenance and traffic management using systems like Virginia 511 (official website).
For further information about specific closure times or alternate routes, drivers can visit VDOT’s official channels or use available interactive maps showing current traffic impacts (official website).
Scheduled roadwork aims to support a safe and efficient transportation system throughout Virginia (official website).