As early as July 8, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are set to implement a series of brief, intermittent stoppages overnight on I-64 in Hampton. This is part of the overhead sign installation for the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Hampton Segment project. Initially, a full overnight closure was planned for July 8, but it will no longer be necessary.
The stoppages will occur in both directions on I-64 starting Tuesday, July 8, between 12:01 a.m. and 4 a.m., from Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road (exit 267) to North Armistead Avenue/LaSalle Avenue (exit 265). An additional backup date is set for Wednesday, July 9, during the same hours if needed.
Crews will also begin single-lane closures on I-64 at 10 p.m. on July 7, leading up to the stoppages after midnight. All work depends on weather and schedule; thus, changes may occur.
Closures and detours will continue periodically this summer and fall for further overhead sign installations. Public notifications will be issued before any additional scheduled full closures.
Motorists are advised to use I-664 as an alternate route when possible and reminded to exercise caution near work zones by obeying speed limits, following lane markings and barrier guides, staying alert to digital message signs, and driving without distractions.
For real-time road conditions before traveling, consider using VDOT’s free 511 Virginia traffic tools or the free Waze GPS app integrated with 511. VDOT’s website and mobile app provide updates on construction, traffic incidents, congestion, traffic cameras access, weather-related impacts, and more.
The HREL Hampton Segment project involves converting existing lanes into Express Lanes and general-purpose lanes on I-64. The project includes widening I-64 by adding an additional travel lane in each direction from west of Mallory Street (exit 268) to LaSalle Avenue (exit 265A), spanning two miles. It also covers work on six mainline bridges and one pedestrian underpass while replacing two eastbound bridges over the Hampton River and widening the westbound bridge.
