Frequently Asked Questions

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What's being done?

The project will involve improvements to the I-295/I-64 interchange in western Henrico County, widening of Pouncey Tract Road and construction of a new flyover ramp from eastbound I-64 to southbound I-295.

I-295/I-64 interchange & flyover ramp

A lane will be added to the outside of I-64 in both directions between Route 288 and Route 250 (Broad St. exit 178).
The current one-lane ramp from northbound I-295 to westbound I-64 (towards Charlottesville) will be increased to two lanes.
A new, two-lane flyover ramp will carry eastbound I-64 traffic to southbound I-295. The ramp will be 1,765 feet long and 35 feet above I-64.

Pouncey Tract Road widening

Road work will take place between Twin Hickory Lake Drive and the first signal north of Broad Street.
The existing two lane bridge over I-64 will be replaced with a new, four-lane bridge. The new bridge will be 338 feet long with a raised median, sidewalks and aluminum railing on each side.
Modifications will be made to the first traffic signal north of Broad Street.

Why is this being built?

The flyover bridge and additional lanes will improve the flow of traffic between I-295 and Route 288.

When will construction begin?

April 2006

How will construction affect traffic?

Motorists can expect nighttime lane closures starting in April 2006 along Pouncey Tract Road, I-295 and I-64. These nighttime lane closures will be in place for the duration of the project.

In addition, there will be periodic nighttime detours of I-64 traffic onto Broad Street to enable contractors to place structural steel for the new bridges and demolish two existing bridges (Pouncey Tract Road bridge and the I-295 bridge over I-64). These detours will take place between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. and will be announced prior to implementation.

Is there a plan for a sound wall?

The project calls for two sound walls. One along I-64 east, west of Pouncey Tract Road between I-64 and the Reflections at West Creek complex. The second sound wall will be between northbound I-295 towards I-64 and the Twin Hickory neighborhoods of Waters Edge, Cobblestone Landing and Parsons Walk. This sound wall does not extend westbound past the Pouncey Tract bridge.

I-295/I-64–western Henrico - Sound walls fact sheet

Who is building the project?

English Construction Company, Inc.

When is the widening of Pouncey Tract Road scheduled for completion?

Spring 2008

When is the entire project scheduled for completion?

Spring 2009

Where can I go for more information?

Project Web site: www.i295flyover.com
Email: i295flyover@vdot.virginia.gov
VDOT public affairs: (804) 524-6179