I-64 Widening: Traffic Alerts (2024)

12/09/2021

TEMPORARY CLOSURE SCHEDULED ON COLONIAL PARKWAY

Closure and signed detour in place on Colonial Parkway between Hubbard Lane and Penniman Road/Sanda Avenue from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 20

YORK COUNTY— A temporary full closure is scheduled to take place on Colonial Parkway in association with the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) I-64 Widening Segment III Project. On Monday, Dec. 20, the Colonial Parkway will be closed in both directions between Hubbard Lane and Penniman Road/Sanda Avenue from 9 a.m. until as late as 1 p.m.

Signed detours will be in place directing Colonial Parkway motorists to use the following routes during the closure:

Traffic traveling eastbound on Colonial Parkway:

• Turn right onto the Colonial Parkway exit to Hubbard Lane
• Turn left on Penniman Road
• Turn right at the Colonial Parkway entrance before the overpass bridge
• Turn right on Colonial Parkway

Traffic traveling westbound on Colonial Parkway:

• Turn right onto the exit ramp to U.S. Navy Cheatham Annex/Route 199 west
• Turn left toward Route 199 onto Sanda Avenue/Penniman Road
• Continue straight on Penniman Road for approximately 1.2 miles and turn right to stay on Penniman Road
• Make a slight right onto Alexander Lee Parkway
• Turn right onto Penniman Road
• Turn right onto Hubbard Lane and continue straight under the overpass bridge
• Turn left onto the entrance ramp to Colonial Parkway
• Turn right onto Colonial Parkway

11/24/2021

LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR I-64 WIDENING PROJECT

YORK COUNTY- Contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close the following lanesto perform construction activities on the third segment of the I-64 Widening Project, from Route199/Humelsine Parkway(exit 242) to Route 199 (Newman Road)/Lightfoot exit (exit 234).

All construction work is dependent upon weather conditions.

Segment III:

• All three newly completed eastbound lanes on I-64 between Route 199/Newman Road (exit 234) in Lightfoot to Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242) opened to traffic Nov. 19. Click here for full news release: https://conta.cc/3qQZybx

• All three newly completed westbound lanes on I-64 between Route 199/Newman Road (exit 234) in Lightfoot to Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242) opened to traffic Nov. 24. Click here for full news release: https://conta.cc/3CISAYt

• Single-lane closures on I-64 east and west from Route 199/Newman Road (exit 234) in Lightfoot to Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242) as needed Nov. 29 from noon to 3 p.m. and as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

• Single-lane closures on I-64 east and west from Route 199/Newman Road (exit 234) in Lightfoot to Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242) as needed Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

• UPDATE:The consecutive, long-term full ramp closure and diversion on the existing Route 199/Newman Road west on-ramp to I-64 west in Lightfoot is scheduled to reopen to traffic overnight as early as Nov. 16. Until then, westbound traffic on Route 199/Newman Road to follow detour signage in place directing motorists to a new temporary median crossover to access the Route 199/Newman Road east on-ramp to I-64 west during the closure.

• UPDATE:The consecutive, long-term full ramp closure on Route 143/Merrimac Trail north to I-64 west is scheduled to reopen to traffic overnight as early as Nov. 16. Until then, traffic will follow detour signage in place directing motorists to the Route 143 south on-ramp to I-64 west during the closure.

Project information, construction updates, and additional weekly lane closures are available on the VDOT website athttp://i64widening.org/and onTwitterandFacebook.

11/15/2021

I-64 WEST ON-RAMPS TO REOPEN FOLLOWING LONG-TERM CLOSURES FOR PENINSULA I-64 WIDENING PROJECT

Motorists to begin using the I-64 west on-ramps at Route 199/Newman Road and Route 143/Merrimac Trail starting as early as overnight Nov. 16

YORK COUNTY – As construction on the third segment of the I-64 Widening Project in York County nears its scheduled end-of-year completion, construction crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will reopen two long-term on-ramp closures previously closed since July 2020 and Nov. 2018, respectively. Starting as early as overnight Nov. 16, crews are scheduled to reopen the I-64 west on-ramps from Route 199/Newman Road west in Lightfoot and from Route 143/Merrimac Trail north near Camp Peary.

Prior to the ramps reopening, motorists should continue to use the current traffic diversions in place. Westbound traffic on Route 199/Newman Road should follow detour signage in place directing motorists to a new, temporary median crossover to access the Route 199/Newman Road east on-ramp to I-64 west during the closure. Traffic on Route 143/Merrimac Trail should follow detour signage in place directing motorists to the Route 143 south on-ramp to I-64 west during the closure.

Motorists are reminded to drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the new upcoming traffic patterns.

10/28/2021

TRAFFIC SHIFTS RESCHEDULED ON I-64 WEST FOR WIDENING PROJECT FINAL SURFACE PAVING

Motorists advised to stay alert to new traffic patterns on I-64 west starting as early as Oct. 31 and Nov. 2

YORK COUNTY – Traffic shifts and lane closures have been rescheduled to next week, weather permitting, in the third segment of the Interstate 64 Widening Project as final paving operations continue. These two traffic shifts will entail shifting traffic on I-64 west from the inside lanes onto the newly paved center and right travel lanes to allow for the placement of the final surface layer of pavement on the inside lanes.

Starting overnight as early as Oct. 31, project crews will first shift westbound traffic on I-64 starting from the eastern limits of the project near Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242) to the Queens Creek bridge. Once this shift is complete, a second westbound shift is scheduled to take place overnight as early as Nov. 2 between the Queens Creek bridge and the western project limits near Route 199/Newman Road (exit 234) in Lightfoot.

To complete the traffic shift operations, crews will alternate single-lane closures westbound, starting as early as 7 p.m. each night until 5 a.m., as well as implement brief stoppages overnight to transition the traffic safely to the new lanes.

Additional traffic shifts and closures through the rest of the project corridor will continue to take place over the next couple of months as crews finish the final surface paving operations on both the new and reconstructed lanes, creating a smooth driving surface across all lanes by the end of the year.

Motorists are reminded to obey the reduced work zone speed limit and drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the upcoming new traffic patterns.

10/27/2021

TRAFFIC SHIFT AND CLOSURES SCHEDULED ON I-64 WEST FOR WIDENING PROJECT FINAL SURFACE PAVING

Motorists advised to stay alert to new traffic patterns on I-64 west starting as early as Oct.31 and Nov. 2

YORK COUNTY – A traffic shift and ramp and lane closures are scheduled this week, weather permitting, in the third segment of the Interstate 64 Widening Project as final paving operations continue. The traffic shift will entail moving westbound traffic on I-64 into a new traffic configuration starting from the eastern limits of the project near Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242) to the bridge over Queens Creek in York County.

Starting as early as Oct. 27, crews are scheduled to close the I-64 west off-ramp to Route 143/Camp Peary (exit 238) from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. to perform milling operations. Motorists should follow the signed detour in place.

Starting overnight as early as Oct. 31, project crews will shift westbound traffic in this section of the I-64 corridor from the inside lanes onto the newly paved center and right travel lanes to allow for the placement of the final surface layer of pavement on the inside lanes. To complete the traffic shift operations, crews will alternate single-lane closures westbound in this section of I-64 on Oct. 31, starting as early as 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., as well as implement brief stoppages overnight to transition the traffic safely to the new lanes.

The next scheduled traffic shift is scheduled to take place westbound on I-64 between Route 143/Camp Peary (exit 238) and the western limits of the project near Route 199/Newman Road (exit 234) beginning as early as overnight Nov. 2.

Additional traffic shifts and closures through the rest of the project corridor will continue to take place over the next couple of months as crews finish the final surface paving operations on both the new and reconstructed lanes, creating a smooth driving surface across all lanes by the end of the year.

Motorists are reminded to obey the reduced work zone speed limit and drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the upcoming new traffic patterns.

09/15/2021

TRAFFIC SHIFT SCHEDULED ON I-64 EAST FOR I-64 WIDENING PROJECT FINAL SURFACE PAVING

Motorists advised to stay alert to new traffic pattern on I-64 east starting as early as Sept. 15

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.

For additional scheduled lane closures this week and to learn more about the I-64 Widening Segment III project, please visit the project website at http://i64widening.org/learn_more/segment_3.asp.

Motorists are encouraged to plan their commute by using VDOT’s free traffic information tools:

• Download the 511 smartphone app, or 511-integrated Waze app.
• Visit the 511 Virginia website or dial 511 for traffic information on your phone.
• Follow @511hamptonroads and @VaDOTHR on Twitter.

06/23/2021

NEW, THIRD TRAVEL LANE OPENS ALONG EASTERN PROJECT LIMITS OF I-64 WIDENING PROJECT

Increased capacity for traffic on I-64 east between exits 238 and 242 as of June 22

YORK COUNTY – As of overnight on Tuesday, June 22, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) I-64 Widening Segment III Project have increased vehicle capacity eastbound by opening approximately two miles of a third travel lane to traffic. Following overnight operations to adjust traffic barriers, motorists are now able to utilize a third lane for travel on I-64 east between the on-ramp at Route 143 (exit 238) to the eastern limits of the project, just west of Route 199 (exit 242).

Lane closures will continue as needed in this section of I-64, as well as throughout the project corridor. Crews will also be implementing lane closures to place the final surface layer of pavement across all lanes to create a smooth riding surface throughout the project corridor.

Motorists are reminded to continue to obey the reduced work zone speed limit of 55 mph on I-64 and to drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone.

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.

For additional scheduled lane closures this week and to learn more about the I-64 Widening Segment III project, please visit the project website at http://i64widening.org/learn_more/segment_3.asp.

05/11/2021

TRAFFIC SHIFTS SCHEDULED ON I-64 AT QUEENS CREEK BRIDGES FOR I-64 WIDENING PROJECT

Motorists advised to stay alert to new traffic patterns on I-64 east and west starting as early as May 12

YORK COUNTY – Traffic shifts are scheduled this week, weather permitting, in the third segment of the Interstate 64 Widening Project, moving eastbound and westbound traffic on I-64 into new traffic configurations at the Queens Creek Bridges. With both the new section of the westbound bridge and the new eastbound bridge now complete, these new traffic configurations will allow for the final demolition and construction of the outside remaining portion of the previously existing westbound bridge.

Starting overnight as early as May 12, project crews will first shift eastbound traffic on I-64 at the Queens Creek Bridges to the right, from eastbound traffic’s current configuration on the new westbound section of the bridge, over to the newly constructed eastbound bridge.

Following the eastbound traffic shift, project crews are scheduled to shift westbound traffic to the left starting overnight as early as May 13, from the previously existing outside portion of the westbound bridge to the new inside westbound Queens Creek Bridge.

Once complete, traffic traveling eastbound on I-64 will be utilizing the final eastbound bridge, and westbound traffic will be utilizing the new westbound bridge. Once this new traffic pattern is in place, demolition followed by the construction of the remaining portion of the new westbound bridge will begin.

To complete the traffic shift operations, crews will alternate single-lane closures in this section of the I-64 corridor on May 11-12, starting as early as 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. eastbound and 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. westbound, as well as implement brief stoppages overnight to transition the traffic safely to the new lanes. The lane closures and brief stoppages are also scheduled to take place on I-64 west for May 13, from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m.

Motorists are reminded to obey the reduced work zone speed limit and drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the upcoming new traffic patterns.

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.

For additional scheduled lane closures and to learn more about the project, please visit: www.i64widening.org

Motorists are encouraged to plan their commute by using VDOT’s free traffic information tools:

• Download the 511 smartphone app, or 511-integrated Waze app.

• Visit the 511 Virginia website or dial 511 for traffic information on your phone.

• Follow @511hamptonroads and @VaDOTHR on Twitter.

01/11/2021

LONG-TERM CLOSURE FOR I-64 BRIDGE WIDENING TO BE LIFTED ON COLONIAL PARKWAY

Two-way traffic to resume on Colonial Parkway at the I-64 overpasses by Friday, Jan. 15

YORK COUNTY—Starting Friday, Jan. 15, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) I-64 Widening Segment III Project are scheduled to reopen the year-long, single-lane consecutive closure on Colonial Parkway at the I-64 overpass bridges. Removal of the long-term closure will allow two-way traffic to resume on Colonial Parkway, with traffic no longer being alternated in each direction using a temporary traffic signal.

Temporary, intermittent stoppages are anticipated to take place between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, to adjust traffic barriers in preparation for reopening the two-way traffic configuration. Occasional overnight closures under flagger control on Colonial Parkway will take place as needed as the remaining bridgework is completed.

As part of the I-64 Widening Segment III project, crews used this closure to rehabilitate and widen the I-64 bridges over Colonial Parkway while also working to match and maintain the existing historic aesthetics seen along the Parkway. The lane closure allowed for the safe removal of a portion of existing brickwork and construction of the new custom brickwork and bridge arches on the I-64 overpass bridge over and directly adjacent to the Parkway.

Motorists are reminded to continue to obey the reduced 25 mph work zone speed limit on Colonial Parkway and to drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the upcoming new traffic pattern.

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.

For additional scheduled lane closures this week and to learn more about the I-64 Widening Segment III project, please visit: http://i64widening.org/learn_more/segment_3.asp.

01/08/2021

LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR I-64 WIDENING PROJECT

YORK COUNTY-Contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close the following lanesto perform construction activities on the third segment of the I-64 Widening Project, from Route199/Humelsine Parkway(exit 242) to Route 199 (Newman Road)/Lightfoot exit (exit 234).

All construction work is dependent upon weather conditions.

• Segment III:
• Single-lane closures on I-64 east and west from Route 199/Lightfoot (exit 234) to Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242) as needed Jan. 10-14, starting as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Lane closures under flagger control on Rochambeau Drive west of Route 143/Camp Peary (exit 238) 11-12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Lane closures under flagger control on Lakeshead Drive at the I-64 overpasses Jan. 11-14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Lane closures under flagger control on Fenton Mill Road, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
  • between Barlow Road and Route 199/Newman Road (exit 234) Jan 11-15
  • west of Route 199/Newman Road (exit 234) Jan. 12 and Jan. 15
• Brief, intermittent stoppages lasting up to 20 minutes each on Colonial Parkway near the I-64 overpasses Jan. 11, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
• New Traffic Pattern: The consecutive, long-term lane closure under traffic signal control on Colonial Parkway at the I-64 overpass to reopen to two-way traffic beginning as early as Jan. 15.
• A consecutive, long-term full ramp closure and diversion on the existing Route 199 west on-ramp to I-64 west in Lightfoot continues. Westbound traffic on Route 199 follow detour signage in place directing motorists to a new temporary median crossover to access the Route 199 east on-ramp to I-64 west during the closure.
• A consecutive, long-term full ramp closure on Route 143/Merrimac Trail north to I-64 west continues. Traffic will follow detour signage in place directing motorists to the Route 143 south on-ramp to I-64 west during the closure.

Project information, construction updates, and additional weekly lane closures are available on the VDOT website athttp://i64widening.org/and onTwitterandFacebook.

12/04/2020

TRAFFIC SHIFTS SCHEDULED FOR THIRD SEGMENT OF PENINSULA I-64 WIDENING PROJECT

Motorists advised to stay alert to new traffic patterns on I-64 and Colonial Parkway starting as early as Dec.6

YORK COUNTY –Traffic shifts are scheduled to continue next week in the third segment of the Interstate 64 Widening Project, moving I-64 traffic left from the two existing travel lanes onto the new travel lanes in the former median to allow for the full reconstruction of the outside lanes. A second shift is also scheduled to take place next week on Colonial Parkway under the I-64 overpass bridges.

Starting overnight as early as Dec. 6, the next scheduled traffic shift will take place westbound on I-64, from just west of the Queens Creek Bridge to west of the Route 143/Camp Peary overpass (exit 238), weather permitting.

To complete the traffic shift operations, crews will alternate single-lane closures in this section of the corridor on I-64 west, Dec. 6, starting as early as 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning, as well as implement brief stoppages overnight to transition the traffic safely to the new lanes.

Starting overnight as early as Dec. 8, a traffic shift and brief intermittent stoppages are scheduled to take place on Colonial Parkway at the I-64 overpass bridges. Crews will be shifting the single-lane, which is currently alternating each direction of traffic under traffic signal control, to the south side of Colonial Parkway to allow for brickwork on the bridge to continue.

Motorists are reminded to obey the reduced work zone speed limit and drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the upcoming new traffic patterns.

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.

Foradditional scheduled lane closuresand to learn more about the project, please visit:www.i64widening.org

Motorists are encouraged to plan their commute by using VDOT’s free traffic information tools:

• Downloadthe 511 smartphone app, or 511-integrated Waze app.
• Visit the511 Virginiawebsite or dial 511 for traffic information on your phone.
• Follow @511hamptonroads and @VaDOTHR on Twitter.

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11/09/2020

MILESTONE TRAFFIC SHIFTS SCHEDULED FOR I-64 WIDENING SEGMENT III PROJECT AS NEW SECTIONS OF COLONIAL PARKWAY AND LAKESHEAD DRIVE BRIDGES ARE COMPLETED

Motorists advised to stay alert to newtrafficpatterns as traffic shifts to the newly constructed bridge sections on I-64 at Lakeshead Drive and Colonial Parkway

YORK COUNTY –As the first phase of traffic shifts moving motorists to the new travel lanes in the former median are nearing the end for the I-64 Widening Segment III Project, the next shifts on I-64 estimated to take place over the following weekends mark a significant milestone. Prior to each of these upcoming traffic switches, crews will have completed construction of new widened sections of two I-64 overpass bridges—one over Lakeshead Drive and the second being the more complex bridge over Colonial Parkway, consisting of approximately 60,000 custom-made bricks and intricate masonry work to match and maintain the distinct, historic aesthetics of the overall Colonial Parkway corridor, bridges and surrounding area.

Starting overnight as early as Nov. 10, the first scheduledtrafficshiftwill take placeeastboundon I-64, shifting traffic left to the newly constructed bridge span lanes over Lakeshead Drive and Colonial Parkway, weather permitting. To complete thetrafficshiftoperations, crews will alternate single-lane closures in this section of the corridor on I-64 east starting as early as 7 p.m. the night of the shift until 5 a.m. the following morning, as well as implement brief stoppages overnight to transition thetrafficsafely to the new lanes.

Following the eastbound shift, a second shift is currently scheduled to take place on I-64 at the same bridge locations in the westbound direction, starting overnight as early as Nov. 15, as weather and schedule permits. This shift will also utilize the same overnight alternating single-lane closures and brief stoppages the night of the shift.

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.

Motorists are reminded to obey the reduced 55 mph speed limit and drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the upcoming newtrafficpattern.

Foradditional scheduled lane closuresand to learn more about the project, please visit:www.i64widening.org.

Motorists are encouraged to plan their commute by using VDOT’s freetrafficinformation tools:

• Downloadthe 511 smartphone app, or 511-integrated Waze app.
• Visit the511 Virginiawebsite or dial 511 fortrafficinformation on your phone.
• Follow @511hamptonroads and @VaDOTHR on Twitter.

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10/02/2020

NEXT TRAFFIC SHIFT SCHEDULED FOR THIRD SEGMENT OF PENINSULA I-64 WIDENING PROJECT

Motorists advised to stay alert to additional newtrafficpattern on I-64 as early as Oct. 5

YORK COUNTY –The next in aseries oftrafficshiftsis estimated to begin next week in the third segment of the Interstate 64 Widening Project, movingtrafficleft from the two existing travel lanes onto the new travel lanes in the former median to allow for the full reconstruction of the outside lanes.

Starting overnight as early as Oct. 5, the next scheduledtrafficshiftwill take placeeastboundon I-64, starting from approximately 1 mile west of Route 143/Camp Peary (exit 238) to the Queens Creek bridge, weather permitting.

To complete thetrafficshiftoperations, crews will alternate single-lane closures in this section of the corridor on I-64 east, Oct. 5, starting as early as 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning, as well as implement brief stoppages overnight to transition thetrafficsafely to the new lanes.

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions. Oct. 6

Motorists are reminded to obey the reduced 55 mph speed limit and drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the upcoming newtrafficpattern.

Foradditional scheduled lane closuresand to learn more about the project, please visit:www.i64widening.org.

Motorists are encouraged to plan their commute by using VDOT’s freetrafficinformation tools:

• Downloadthe 511 smartphone app, or 511-integrated Waze app.
• Visit the511 Virginiawebsite or dial 511 fortrafficinformation on your phone.
• Follow @511hamptonroads and @VaDOTHR on Twitter.

09/18/2020

NEXT TRAFFIC SHIFT SCHEDULED FOR THIRD SEGMENT OF PENINSULA I-64 WIDENING PROJECT

Motorists advised to stay alert to additional new traffic patterns on I-64 as early as Sept. 20

YORK COUNTY –The next in a series of traffic shifts is estimated to begin next week in the third segment of the Interstate 64 Widening Project, moving traffic left from the two existing travel lanes onto the new travel lanes in the former median to allow for the full reconstruction of the outside lanes.

Starting overnight as early as Sept. 20, the next scheduled traffic shift will take place westbound on I-64, between Route 143/Camp Peary (exit 238) and the Route 199/Newman Road, Lightfoot exit (exit 234), weather permitting.

To complete the traffic shift operations, crews will alternate single-lane closures in this section of the corridor on I-64 west, Sept. 20, starting as early as 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning, as well as implement brief stoppages overnight to transition the traffic safely to the new lanes.

Following this shift, a single-lane closure will be in place overnight on Sept. 21, starting as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning to finish moving the remaining barriers.

Motorists are reminded to obey the reduced 55 mph speed limit and drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the upcoming new traffic patterns.

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.

Foradditional scheduled lane closuresand to learn more about the project, please visit:www.i64widening.org

Motorists are encouraged to plan their commute by using VDOT’s free traffic information tools:

• Downloadthe 511 smartphone app, or 511-integrated Waze app.
• Visit the511 Virginiawebsite or dial 511 for traffic information on your phone.
• Follow @511hamptonroads and @VaDOTHR on Twitter.

07/17/2020

NEXT SERIES OF TRAFFIC SHIFTS SCHEDULED FOR THIRD SEGMENT OF PENINSULA I-64 WIDENING PROJECT

Motorists advised to stay alert to additional new traffic patterns on I-64 as early as July 19

YORK COUNTY –The nextseries of traffic shifts is estimated to begin next weekin the third segment of the Interstate 64 Widening Project,moving traffic left from the two existing travel lanes onto the new travel lanes in the former median to allow for the full reconstruction of the outside lanes.

Starting overnight as early asJuly 19-20, the next scheduled traffic shift will take placewestboundon I-64, from just east of the Route 199/Newman Road, Lightfoot exit (exit 234) to the western limits of the project—approximately 1 mile west of the Route 199/Newman Road, Lightfoot exit (exit 234), weather permitting.

As part of this new traffic configuration, a consecutive, long-term full ramp closure and diversion at the existingRoute 199 west on-ramp to I-64 westin Lightfootwill also begin as early as 7 p.m. on July 19. During this closure, westbound traffic on Route 199 will follow detour signage in place directing motorists to a new temporary median crossover to access the Route 199 east on-ramp to I-64 west.

Following this shift, a second shift is currently scheduled to take place next week as well, starting overnight as early as July 21-22. The second shift will also take placewestboundon I-64, from just west of the Colonial Parkway overpass to just east of Route 143/Camp Peary (exit 238), as weather and schedule permits.

To complete the traffic shift operations, crews will alternate single-lane closures in this section of the corridor on I-64 west, July 19-22, starting as early as 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning, as well as implement brief stoppages overnight to transition the traffic safely to the new lanes.

Motorists are reminded to obey the reduced 55 mph speed limit and drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the upcoming new traffic patterns.

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.

Foradditional scheduled lane closuresand to learn more about the project, please visit:www.i64widening.org

Motorists are encouraged to plan their commute by using VDOT’s free traffic information tools:

• Downloadthe 511 smartphone app, or 511-integrated Waze app.
• Visit the511 Virginiawebsite or dial 511 for traffic information on your phone.
• Follow @511hamptonroads and @VaDOTHR on Twitter.

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05/22/2020

FIFTH TRAFFIC SHIFT SCHEDULED FOR I-64 WIDENING SEGMENT III PROJECT

Motorists advised to stay alert to more new traffic patterns on I-64 as early as May 26

YORK COUNTY – The fifth of a series of traffic shifts continues next week on the third segment of the Interstate 64 Widening Project, moving traffic left from the two existing travel lanes onto the new travel lanes in the former median to allow for the full reconstruction of the outside lanes.

Previously scheduled for May 19, the next scheduled traffic shift was postponed due to inclement weather and is now estimated to take place as early as overnight on May 26. This shift will take place eastbound on I-64, from approximately 1.5 miles east of Route 199/Newman Road (exit 234) to approximately 1 mile west of Route 143/Capital Landing Road (exit 238), weather permitting.

To complete the traffic shift operations, crews will alternate single-lane closures in this section of the corridor on I-64 east, on May 26 beginning as early as 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., as well as implement brief stoppages overnight to transition the traffic safely to the new lanes.

The next series of scheduledtrafficshifts are currently estimated to take place in June.

Motorists are reminded that they must still obey the reduced 55 mph speed limit and drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the new traffic patterns.

For a visual demonstration of the first new traffic pattern implemented on April 14, a video drive-through of I-64 east, between Route 143 and Lakeshead Drive, can be viewed on the VDOT YouTube account here: https://youtu.be/MomcC9yYrgg.

Foradditional scheduled lane closuresand to learn more about the project, please visit:www.i64widening.org

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.

05/11/2020

FIRST WESTBOUND TRAFFIC SHIFT SCHEDULED FOR I-64 WIDENING SEGMENT III PROJECT

Motorists advised to stay alert to more new traffic patterns on I-64 as early as May 12

YORK COUNTY – The fourth of a series of traffic shifts continues next week on the third segment of the Interstate 64 Widening Project, moving traffic left from the two existing travel lanes onto the new travel lanes in the former median to allow for the full reconstruction of the outside lanes.

Starting as early as overnight Tuesday, May 12, the next scheduled traffic shift will take place westbound on I-64, from the eastern limits of the project—approximately 1 mile west of Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242)—to the Colonial Parkway overpass bridge, weather permitting.

To complete the traffic shift operations, crews will alternate single-lane closures in this section of the corridor on I-64 west, May 11-12, from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., as well as implement brief stoppages overnight to transition the traffic safely to the new lanes.

Another traffic shift is estimated to take place as early as next week, on I-64 east, from approximately 1.5 miles east of Route 199/Newman Road (exit 234) to approximately 1 mile west of Route 143/Capital Landing Road (exit 238), as weather and schedule permits.

While lower traffic volumes continue to be observed overall in Hampton Roads recently, motorists are reminded that they must still obey the reduced 55 mph speed limit and drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the new traffic patterns.

For a visual demonstration of the first new traffic pattern implemented on April 14, a video drive-through of I-64 east, between Route 143 and Lakeshead Drive, can be viewed on the VDOT YouTube account here: https://youtu.be/MomcC9yYrgg.

Foradditional scheduled lane closuresand to learn more about the project, please visit:www.i64widening.org

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.

04/27/2020

NEXT TRAFFIC SHIFT SCHEDULED FOR THIRD SEGMENT OF PENINSULA I-64 WIDENING PROJECT

Motorists advised to stay alert to more new traffic patterns on I-64 as early as April 28

YORK COUNTY – The third of a series of traffic shifts continues this week on the third segment of the Interstate 64 Widening Project, moving traffic left from the two existing travel lanes onto the new travel lanes in the former median to allow for the full reconstruction of the outside lanes.

Starting as early as overnight Tuesday, April 28, the next scheduled traffic shift will take place eastbound on I-64, from the western limits of the project—approximately 1 mile west of the Lightfoot exit Route 199/Newman Road (exit 234)—to approximately 1.5 miles east of the Route 199/Newman Road exit, weather permitting.

To complete the traffic shift operations, crews will alternate single-lane closures in this section of the corridor on I-64 east, April 27-29 from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., as well as implement brief stoppages overnight to transition the traffic safely to the new lanes.

Another traffic shift is estimated to take place as early as the week of May 11, on I-64 west, from the eastern limits of the project—approximately 1 mile west of Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242)—to the Colonial Parkway overpass bridge, as weather and schedule permits.

While lower traffic volumes continue to be observed overall in Hampton Roads recently, motorists are reminded that they must still obey the reduced 55 mph speed limit and drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the new traffic patterns.

For a visual demonstration of the first new traffic pattern implemented on April 14, a video drive-through of I-64 east, between Route 143 and Lakeshead Drive, can be viewed on the VDOT YouTube account here: https://youtu.be/MomcC9yYrgg.

Foradditional scheduled lane closuresand to learn more about the project, please visit:www.i64widening.org

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.

Motorists are encouraged to plan their commute by using VDOT’s free traffic information tools:

• Downloadthe 511 smartphone app, or 511-integrated Waze app.
• Visit the511 Virginiawebsite or dial 511 for traffic information on your phone.
• Follow @511hamptonroads and @VaDOTHR on Twitter.

04/21/2020

TRAFFIC SHIFTS CONTINUE ON THIRD SEGMENT OF PENINSULA I-64 WIDENING PROJECT

Motorists advised to stay alert to more new traffic patterns on I-64 as early as April 22

YORK COUNTY – A series of traffic shifts continue next week on the third segment of the Interstate 64 Widening Project, moving traffic left from the two existing concrete travel lanes onto the new travel lanes in the median to allow for the full reconstruction of the outside lanes.

Starting as early as overnight Wednesday, April 22, the next scheduled traffic shift will take place eastbound on I-64, from Colonial Parkway to the eastern limits of the project near Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242), weather permitting.

To complete the traffic shift operations, crews will alternate single-lane closures on I-64 east between Colonial Parkway to just west of Route 199/Humelsine Parkway, April 21-22from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., as well as implement a brief stoppage overnight to transition the traffic safely to the new lanes.

Two additional traffic shifts are currently estimated to take place over the following two weeks, with one shift implemented each week as weather and schedule allows. The shifts will be implemented in the following locations:

• I-64 east, from the western project limits of the project—approximately 1 mile west of Route 199/Newman Road—to the Lightfoot exit at Route 199/Newman Road (exit 234)
• I-64 west, from the eastern project limits of the project—approximately 1 mile west of Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242)—to the Colonial Parkway overpass bridge

While lower traffic volumes continue to be observed overall in Hampton Roads recently, motorists are reminded that they must still obey the reduced 55 mph speed limit and drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the upcoming new traffic patterns.

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.

Motorists are encouraged to plan their commute by using VDOT’s free traffic information tools:

• Downloadthe 511 smartphone app, or 511-integrated Waze app.
• Visit the511 Virginiawebsite or dial 511 for traffic information on your phone.
• Follow @511hamptonroads and @VaDOTHR on Twitter.

04/10/2020

SERIES OF TRAFFIC SHIFTS TO BEGIN ON THIRD SEGMENT OF PENINSULA I-64 WIDENING PROJECT

Motorists advised to stay alert to new traffic patterns on I-64 east as early as April 14

YORK COUNTY – As construction continues to progress on the third segment of the Interstate 64 Widening Project, a series of traffic shifts are scheduled to begin, moving traffic left from the two existing concrete travel lanes onto the new travel lanes in the former median to allow for the full reconstruction of the outside lanes.

Starting as early as overnight Tuesday, April 14, the first scheduled traffic shift will take place eastbound on I-64, starting from east of Route 143/Capitol Landing Road (exit 238) and transitioning back to the existing outside lanes before the Lakeshead Drive overpass bridges, weather permitting.

Once the shift is complete, motorists will begin using the two inside travel lanes, as well as traveling across a newly constructed bridge over Queens Creek. During this traffic configuration, this new bridge over Queens Creek will temporarily carry eastbound traffic, as the demolition and reconstruction of the eastbound bridge is underway. Ultimately, this new section of bridge will become the westbound bridge over Queens Creek at project completion.

To complete the traffic shift operations, crews will alternate single-lane closures on I-64 east between Route 143 and Colonial Parkway, April 13-14 from 7 p.m. until as late as 7 a.m., as well as implement a brief stoppage overnight to transition the traffic safely to the new lanes.

The next traffic shift is currently estimated to take place as early as the week of April 20, which will shift eastbound traffic to the inside lanes on I-64 from Colonial Parkway to the eastern limits of the project near Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242).

While lower traffic volumes have been observed overall in Hampton Roads recently, motorists are reminded that they must still obey the reduced 55 mph speed limit and drive with caution when traveling in the project work zone, especially when navigating the upcoming new traffic patterns.

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.

Motorists are encouraged to plan their commute by using VDOT’s free traffic information tools:

• Downloadthe 511 smartphone app, or 511-integrated Waze app.
• Visit the511 Virginiawebsite or dial 511 for traffic information on your phone.
• Follow @511hamptonroads and @VaDOTHR on Twitter.

01/13/2020

COLONIAL PARKWAY REDUCED TO SINGLE LANE DURING I-64 BRIDGE REHABILITATION AND WIDENING WORK

The long-term, consecutive lane closure to begin as early as mid-morning Jan.15

YORK COUNTY—Starting as early as after morning rush hour on Wednesday, Jan. 15, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) I-64 Widening Segment III Project are scheduled to begin the installation of a temporary traffic signal and consecutive lane closure on Colonial Parkway at the I-64 overpass bridges. The long-term closure will reduce Colonial Parkway to one lane, with traffic being alternated in each direction using a traffic signal. Temporary, intermittent stoppages are also anticipated to take place between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15 to install temporary concrete barriers to complete the new single-lane configuration.

As part of the I-64 Widening Segment III project, project crews will be rehabilitating and widening the I-64 bridges over Colonial Parkway while also working tomatch and maintain the existing historic aestheticsseen along the Parkway. The lane closure will allow for the safe removal of a portion of existing brickwork and construction of the new brickwork and bridge arches on the I-64 overpass bridge over and directly adjacent to the Parkway.

The lane closure is estimated to be in place for approximately one year. During this time, the speed limit has been reduced to 25 mph through the work zone on Colonial Parkway.

All project work and scheduled closures are dependent upon weather conditions.

Foradditional scheduled lane closuresthis week and to learn more about the I-64 Widening Segment III project, please visit:http://i64widening.org/learn_more/segment_3.asp.

Motorists are encouraged to plan their commute by using VDOT’s free traffic information tools:

• Downloadthe free 511 Virginia app
• Visit the511Virginiawebsite
• Dial 511 for traffic information on your phone

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