Hampton Roads District Weekly Traffic Alert: Aug. 16-22, 2026

All work is scheduled weather permitting. Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511.vdot.virginia.gov.

NOTE: This list covers full closures of interstates, ramps, bridges and primary roads, and lane closures at the bridge-tunnels and the Berkley, Coleman, High Rise and James River bridges.

Scheduled closures are subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors.

For information on the many other lane closures necessary for maintenance and construction throughout Hampton Roads, visit 511 Virginia (511.vdot.virginia.gov), download the VDOT 511 smartphone app, or dial 511.

Bridges and tunnels

Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, I-64: 

• Alternating, single-lane closures eastbound Aug. 17, 19-20 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Single-lane closure westbound Aug. 18 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel, I-664: 

•  Alternating, single-lane closures in both directions Aug. 17-20 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

George P. Coleman Bridge, Route 17:

• Alternating, single-lane closures in both directions Aug. 17-19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  
• A series of brief intermittent stoppages in both directions:  
  • Aug. 18-20 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.  
  • Aug. 19-20 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.  
• A series of test openings Aug. 19-20 between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. 

Elizabeth River Crossings (Downtown/Midtown Tunnels):

• Go to DriveERC.com for scheduled closures on the Downtown Tunnel (I-264), Midtown Tunnel (Route 58) and MLK Expressway (Route 164).

HRBT Expansion Project:

• View lane closures and project updates related to the HRBT Expansion Project (hrbtexpansion.vdot.virginia.gov/traffic-alerts/)

Interstates

I-64, James City County:

• Full off-ramp closures from I-64 west to Old Stage Road (exit 227) Aug. 17-20 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

I-64, Chesapeake:

• Full ramp closures from I-64 east to I-464 north (exit 291A):   
  • Aug. 16 from 12:01 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
  • Aug. 17-21 from as early as 11 p.m. to as late as 6 a.m. 
• Brief, intermittent stoppages on I-64 east between Battlefield Boulevard and the I-464 interchange Aug. 18-20 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Full on-ramp closures from Route 168 (Battlefield Boulevard) northbound to I-64 east Aug. 18-20 from 10:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Full on-ramp closures from Route 168 (Battlefield Boulevard) southbound to I-64 east Aug. 18-20 from 10:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

I-64, Gap Widening Segment C, James City County:

• Single-lane closures on I-64 in both directions from the New Kent County-James City County line to Route 199/Lightfoot (exit 234) Aug. 17-21 from as early as 9 p.m. to as late as 6 a.m.  
• Full off-ramp closures from I-64 west to Route 30 (exit 227) Aug. 17-21 from as early as 7 p.m. to as late as 6 a.m. 

I-64, Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL):

• The Hampton Roads Express Lanes project website contains additional information on the express lanes project-related closures and traffic impacts. (vdot.virginia.gov/projects/major-projects/64expresslanes/news--traffic-alerts/)

• An interactive map displaying long-term traffic impacts across the various Hampton Roads Express Lanes construction projects can be found at the project website. (vdot.virginia.gov/projects/major-projects/64expresslanes/long-term-traffic-impacts/)

I-64, Norfolk Reversible Express Lanes:

• Full closure in both directions:
  • Continuously from 8 p.m. Aug. 14 until 3 a.m. Aug. 17  
  • Aug. 17-20 from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.  
  • Aug. 17-21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.    
  • Continuously from 8 p.m. Aug. 21 until 3 a.m. Aug. 24 

I-64, Chesapeake Express Lanes:

• Full Express Lane closures eastbound between Indian River Road (exit 286) and the High Rise Bridge Aug. 18-20 from as early as 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

I-64, HREL Hampton 4C Project:

• Full ramp closures on I-64 Aug. 16-22 from as early as 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Non-conflicting ramp closures may be in place concurrently):    
  • Off-ramp from I-64 west to Armistead Avenue/LaSalle Avenue (exit 265B)    
  • Off-ramp from I-64 east to Rip Rap Road, Armistead Avenue/Langley AFB (exit 265C)    
  • On-ramp from Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road to I-64 west    
  • Off-ramp from I-64 east to Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road (exit 267)    
  • On-ramp from Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road to I-64 east    
• Alternating, single-lane closures on I-64 in both directions from Mallory Street (exit 268) to LaSalle Avenue (exit 265) Aug. 16-22 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.    
• Brief, intermittent stoppages on I-64 in both directions between Mallory Street (exit 268) and LaSalle Avenue (exit 265) Aug. 17-23 between 12:01 a.m. and 4 a.m. 
• Long-term, single-lane closure on off–ramp from I-64 east to Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road (exit 267).  
• Long-term, continuous single-lane closure on I-64 in both directions, reducing travel lanes from three to two lanes between Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road (exit 267) and LaSalle Avenue (exit 265A). 
• Long-term traffic shift of I-64 in both directions at the Hampton River bridges with all traffic moved to the reopened westbound bridge, with details in the full traffic alert. 
• Long-term traffic shift with a new stop sign on I-64 west off-ramp at Armistead Avenue/LaSalle Avenue (exit 265B) and lane reduction on North Armistead Avenue at Thomas Street. 

I-64, HREL Norfolk 1A Project:

• Brief, intermittent stoppages along I-64 west between Tidewater Drive (exit 277B) and Little Creek Road (exit 276C) Aug. 16-21 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Brief, intermittent stoppages along I-64 east between Granby Street (exit 276) and Chesapeake Boulevard (exit 278) Aug. 16-21 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Alternating single-lane closures on I-564 from I-64 to Terminal Boulevard:  
  • Eastbound Aug. 16-21 from as early as 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Westbound Aug. 16-21 from as early as 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. 
• Full ramp closures from I-564 east to I-64 east Aug. 16-21 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Full off-ramp closures from I-64 west to Granby Street (exit 276A) Aug. 16-21 from as early as 8 p.m. to as late as 7 a.m. 
• Full off-ramp closures from I-64 east to Granby Street/I-564 west (exit 276A) Aug. 16-21 from as early as 9 p.m. to as late as 7 a.m. 
• Full on-ramp closures from Patrol Road to I-64 east Aug. 16-21 from as early as 9 p.m. to as late as 7 a.m. 
• Full off-ramp closures from I-64 west to Little Creek Road (exit 276C) Aug. 16-22 from as early as 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Full on-ramp closures from Little Creek Road to I-64 east Aug. 16-21 from as early as 10 p.m. to as late as 7 a.m. 
• Full off-ramp closures from I-64 west to Tidewater Drive (exits 277A and 277B) Aug. 16-22 from as early as 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Full off-ramp closures from I-64 east to Tidewater Drive (exits 277A and 277B) Aug. 16-21 from as early as 10 p.m. to as late as 7 a.m. 
• Full on-ramp closures from Tidewater Drive to I-64 east Aug. 16-21 from as early as 10 p.m. to as late as 7 a.m. 
• Full on-ramp closures from Tidewater Drive to I-64 west Aug. 16-21 from as early as 8 p.m. to as late as 7 a.m. 
• Single-lane closure on westbound East Little Creek Road between West Glen Road and East Admiral Taussig Boulevard continuously from as early as 8 p.m. Aug. 17 to 8 p.m. Aug. 20, with details in the full traffic alert. 
• Single-lane closures on I-64 east on the Willoughby Bay bridge from 15th View Street (exit 272) to 4th View Street (exit 273) Aug. 17-20 from as early as 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Alternating single-lane closures on I-64 in both directions from Granby Street (exit 276) to Chesapeake Boulevard (exit 278) Aug. 17-20 from as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
• Brief, intermittent stoppages on the off-ramps from I-64 east to Tidewater Drive (exits 277A and 277B) Aug. 17-21 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. 
• Brief, intermittent stoppages on the off-ramps from I-64 east to Granby Street/I-564 west (exit 276A) Aug. 17-21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
• Alternating single-lane closures on I-64 in both directions from Granby Street (exit 276) to Chesapeake Boulevard (exit 278) continuously from as early as 7 p.m. Aug. 21 to 5 a.m. Aug. 24. (No eastbound work on Aug. 23 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.) 
• Long-term traffic split on I-64 east at Tidewater Drive (exits 277A and 277B). Visit webpage for more information on this temporary traffic pattern.
• Long-term traffic shift on I-564 east off-ramp to Little Creek Road (exit 4) and lane reduction on westbound East Admiral Taussig Boulevard.  
• Long-term full on-ramp closure from northbound Tidewater Drive to I-64 west with detour to next left-turn lane onto on-ramp to I-64 west.  
• Long-term full on-ramp closure from southbound Tidewater Drive to I-64 east with new left turn at Thole Street to access I-64 east. 
• Long-term traffic pattern on I-64 west between Tidewater Drive (exit 277) and Patrol Road in Norfolk with one mainline lane closed and new left exit and temporary lane open alongside the Norfolk Reversible Roadway. Visit webpage for more information on this temporary traffic pattern.

I-64, HREL Newport News/Hampton 4A/4B Project:

I-464, Chesapeake:

• Full on-ramp closures from I-464 south to I-64 east (exit 1B) Aug. 21-23 from as early as 8 p.m. to as late as 9 a.m. 
• Full on-ramp closures from Route 17 (Dominion Boulevard) north to I-464 north (exit 17B): 
  • Continuously from 5 a.m. Aug. 16 to 5 a.m. Aug. 17 
  • Aug. 17-22 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Aug. 17-21 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
  • Continuously from 5 a.m. Aug. 22 to 5 a.m. Aug. 23 

I-264, Portsmouth:

I-264, Virginia Beach:

• Full off-ramp closures Aug. 16-20 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.: 
  • I-264 east to Compostella Road (exit 11) 
  • I-264 west to Brambleton Avenue (exit 11) 
    

I-664, Chesapeake:

• Full off-ramp closures from I-664 north Aug. 16-20 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.:  
  • Portsmouth Boulevard east (exit 11B)    
  • Portsmouth Boulevard west (exit 11A)   
• Full off-ramp closures from I-664 south to Portsmouth Boulevard east (exit 11B) Aug. 16-20 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.   

I-564 Intermodal Connector, Norfolk:

• Full off-ramp closures of the Intermodal Connector west ramp to Seabee Road Aug. 17-21 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.