Contractor crews working with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close the Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road on-ramp to I-64 east in Hampton for a continuous weekend period. The closure is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21 and last until 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24. The work includes paving, guardrail installation, and striping.
During the closure, detours will be in place for drivers:
– Eastbound motorists on Settlers Landing Road will be directed via Woodland Road, East Mercury Boulevard, and Mallory Street to reach I-64 east.
– Westbound motorists on Woodland Road will follow a route through Settlers Landing Road, Wine Street, East Queen Street, Eaton Street, then continue along Woodland Road, East Mercury Boulevard, and Mallory Street to access I-64 east.
After the ramp reopens, VDOT crews plan to restore two through lanes of travel on Settlers Landing Road from Downtown Hampton toward Woodland Road as well as a left-turn lane for I-64 west at the overpass.
“All work is weather- and schedule-dependent; therefore, this schedule is subject to change,” VDOT stated.
Motorists are advised to consider using I-664 as an alternate route during construction and are reminded to exercise caution near work zones by obeying posted speed limits and following lane markings.
VDOT encourages drivers to use its free 511 Virginia traffic tools or the Waze GPS app for current road conditions. The 511Virginia website and mobile app provide updates about construction projects, traffic incidents, congestion levels, traffic cameras, and weather impacts.
The project is part of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Hampton Segment (Phase 4C), which involves converting three existing general purpose lanes in each direction on I-64 into one Express Lane, one part-time Express Lane, and two general purpose lanes per direction between west of Mallory Street (exit 268) and LaSalle Avenue (exit 265A). This segment covers two miles of interstate improvements including widening roads and bridges—specifically replacing two eastbound bridges over the Hampton River while widening and rehabilitating the westbound bridge—and updating a pedestrian underpass.
The HREL Hampton Segment will become part of a larger planned network spanning 45 miles from Newport News to Chesapeake. This network aims to manage increasing regional traffic demand by offering more travel options through dynamic tolling systems alongside other infrastructure upgrades. More information about these projects can be found at https://64expresslanes.org/.
“Congestion in the long term and providing more travel choices and a reliable travel network for Hampton Roads motorists,” VDOT noted regarding future goals.
