Welcome
Welcome to VDOT’s construction Web site for the I-295 Flyover project in western Henrico County.
The western region of Richmond near Short Pump has experienced a dramatic increase in population and commerce in the last five years. Traffic has also increased significantly. In addition, the completion of Route 288 in late 2004 brought more travelers from southern sections of Richmond to the Short Pump area. In 2005, the section of I-64 between Route 288 and Broad Street, a frequently congested area during rush hour, had more than 55,000 cars per day. That number is expected to increase to 74,000 cars per day by 2026.
From April 2006 to May 2009, VDOT made improvements to areas along I-295 and I-64 in western Henrico County to provide a better flow of traffic between Route 288 and I-295. This project included widening Pouncey Tract Road, construction of a new flyover ramp from eastbound I-64 to I-295 south and adding a travel lane along I-64 east and westbound from Route 288 to Route 250 (Broad Street). On this Web site, you’ll find project details as well as the construction schedule for this project.
