I-64 Battlefield Boulevard Project

Project News

BIG CHANGES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2008!!!

On Sunday we’re going to implement a new traffic pattern on I-64 West toward Virginia Beach at the Battlefield Boulevard project.  Pending favorable weather conditions, the construction team will begin to transition traffic at 2 a.m. Two lanes of traffic will move from the outside collector/distributor (CD) lanes to the newly constructed mainline of I-64 West. The new traffic pattern is expected to be in place by 1 p.m. on Sunday. 

About two weeks ago we implemented a similar switch that resulted in minimal impact to the traveling public and we are expecting the same results this time. As with any traffic shift of this nature, it is very important to follow the direction of the signs along the roadway.

The contractor is continuing work on the remaining concrete paving on the mainline. Motorists traveling to Battlefield Boulevard will have to exit at the collector/distributor lanes (outside lanes) at I-464/Chesapeake Bypass.  Motorists who need to exit at Greenbrier Parkway will have to exit at the new slip lane just beyond Battlefield Boulevard from the right lane. A new outside lane along I-64 West will allow motorists traveling from Battlefield Boulevard and I-464 toward I-64 West access to the interstate beyond Greenbrier Parkway.

This traffic switch will result in two lanes of travel along the newly constructed main stretch of I-64 West and one outside lane for use by motorists traveling to Battlefield Boulevard. Additionally, a new slip lane will be in place just after Battlefield Boulevard for access to Greenbrier Parkway.

Next week, Sunday, November 23rd through Friday, November 28th, please be aware of the following lane closures.

I-64 West – Motorists should expect the right lane closed from the High Rise Bridge to Battlefield Boulevard, Exit 290, to allow the contractor to perform a traffic switch on mainline I-64 West on Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

I-64 West – Motorists should expect the right lane closed from the High Rise Bridge to Battlefield Boulevard, Exit 290, to allow the contractor to perform pavement marking maintenance on mainline I-64 West on Monday, November 24, 2008 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Please visit the rest of the site for more information on the project, see construction progress and learn about lane closures and traffic switches. Drivers can also access current traffic information by calling Hampton Roads TrafficLine at (757) 361-3016 or listening to 610AM radio for up-to-date traffic reports.

Please drive safely!