Contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to implement a series of long-term, single-lane closures and traffic shifts on I-64 at the J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (exit 258) overpass and near Hampton Roads Center Parkway (exit 261) in Newport News as construction of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Newport News segment continues.

As part of a multi-phased approach to facilitate bridge rehabilitation at both locations, crews will first close one inside lane on I-64 in each direction, reducing travel lanes from four to three and shifting traffic right toward the outside of the roadway. The first phase of this new traffic pattern on I-64 began at J. Clyde Morris Boulevard on Monday, May 5, and will begin near Hampton Roads Center Parkway as early as Monday, May 11. Overnight closures of the I-64 east and west on-ramps from J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and Hampton Roads Center Parkway are scheduled to be in place during implementation of the new traffic pattern from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The closure of the I-64 inside lanes at J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and near Hampton Roads Center Parkway are estimated to be in place through summer 2025, followed by the next phases of single-lane closures and traffic shifts at these locations. The next single-lane closures at J. Clyde Morris Boulevard are scheduled to be implemented in the center lanes of I-64 with lanes open on each side, followed by the closures of an outside lane in each direction, shifting traffic toward the inside of the roadway on I-64. Near Hampton Roads Center Parkway, the single-lane closures will move to the outside lanes, shifting traffic to the inside of the roadway in a future phase.

This work is expected to continue through early 2026. All work is weather- and schedule-dependent; therefore, this schedule is subject to change.

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.