Old Dominion News

Starting February 25, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will begin a long-term traffic shift on I-64 east in James City County. The shift extends from mile marker 224.3 at the New Kent/James City County line to just west of Route 199/Lightfoot Road (exit 234). This is part of the "Segment C" section of the I-64 Gap Widening projects.

Lane shift operations are set to commence as early as February 25, involving approximately two weeks of overnight alternating lane closures. These closures will occur from Sunday through Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. and continuing until 5 a.m. the following morning. The traffic shift includes installing a temporary traffic barrier and moving traffic five feet to the right, expected to remain in place through fall 2026.

The project encompasses nine miles of roadway widening and pavement rehabilitation on I-64, along with repairing, rehabilitating, and widening two bridges over Six Mount Zion Road. It also involves paving the Lightfoot Park and Ride lot in York County. Additional work includes installing overhead signage, advanced traffic management technology systems, sound barrier walls, retaining walls, storm drainage box culverts, and pipes.

The I-64 Gap Widening projects are divided into three segments: A, B, and C. Each segment is constructed independently to improve connectivity between Richmond and Hampton Roads by enhancing congestion management and safety along this corridor. The plan aims to widen approximately 29 miles of travel lanes by adding a third lane that is 12 feet wide along with 10-foot-wide paved shoulders in both directions. Currently, this corridor only has two lanes in each direction but connects sections that have three travel lanes at both ends.

Completion for the I-64 Gap Segment C Widening Project is anticipated as early as late 2027.