Contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation are scheduled to implement a long-term, full-closure of the on-ramp from Tidewater Drive south to I-64 east to facilitate essential roadway and bridge widening as part of construction for the first phase of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes Norfolk Segment.

Richmond, VA – According to the state officials, during the on-ramp closure estimated to be in place through early 2026, a new left turn will be in place at Thole Street to access I-64 east.

Signed detour routes will be in place to direct motorists. 

This construction work is weather- and schedule-dependent; therefore, this schedule is subject to change.  

Additional traffic impacts previously implemented for this project remain in place, including:   

• Traffic shifted toward the inside median on I-64 east and west between Tidewater Drive and Little Creek Road (exit 276), estimated to be in place until approximately mid-2025  
• A continuous, single-lane closure on the I-64 west on-ramp to I-564 west, estimated to be in place through early 2025  
• A shortened merge area at the northbound Tidewater Drive on-ramp to I-64 west, estimated to be in place through mid-2025  

Northbound traffic on Tidewater Drive not intending to access I-64 may continue northbound and use the left-turn lane to take the on-ramp to I-64 west.  

Motorists are reminded to use caution when traveling near work zones, obey posted speed limits, follow lane markings and barrier guides, be alert to digital message signs and drive distraction-free.