News & Traffic Alerts

Lane Closures and Project Impacts

Please note: all schedules are dependent on weather and unexpected delays. 

• Motorists traveling through the I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge Project corridor can expect the following scheduled lane closures:

• Alternating, single-lane closures on I-64 east on the High Rise Bridge Nov. 28 to Dec. 3 from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m
• Alternating, single-lane closures on I-64 west between the High Rise Bridge and Great Bridge Boulevard (exit 292) Dec. 6-10 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Overnight, single-lane closures with brief, intermittent stoppages (up to 20 minutes). Single-lane closures will begin as early as 7 p.m. with full stoppages to occur between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.
• I-64 west near Battlefield Boulevard (exit 290) Dec. 2-3
• I-64 east between Military Highway (exit 297) and George Washington Highway (exit 296) Dec. 3
• I-64 east between Battlefield Boulevard (exit 290) and I-464 (exit 291) Dec. 5
• I-64 west between the High Rise Bridge and Great Bridge Boulevard (exit 292) Dec. 9-10

Full closure of the off-ramp from I-64 east to Military Highway (exit 297) Dec. 7 from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Motorists should continue on I-64 east toward Suffolk and follow the detour signs back to I-64 west. 

Restricted Access at Libertyville Road and Bainbridge Boulevard Intersection

• Access to Bainbridge Boulevard from Libertyville Road is currently restricted. Additionally, there are no turns from Bainbridge Boulevard onto Libertyville Road allowed. Motorists traveling on Bainbridge Boulevard are able to continue straight through the Libertyville Road intersection. 

Speed Limit Reduction

The speed limit on I-64 corridor work zone from Battlefield Boulevard to Bowers Hill has been reduced to 55 mph for the safety of motorists and workers. Please eliminate distractions while driving through work zones. Effective July 1, 2020, it is illegal to hold a handheld personal communications device (e.g., a smart phone) while driving a moving motor vehicle on the highways in Virginia.