VDOT Offers Free I-64 West Lane in Norfolk Amid Traffic Shift

New construction will impact traffic for several months, but officials say alternate route is available.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:54pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of blurred car lights moving along a highway at night, captured through a rain-streaked windshield in a soft, warm color palette.Drivers in Norfolk will need to navigate a new traffic pattern on Interstate 64 West as construction progresses on the Hampton Roads Express Lanes project.Norfolk Today

The Virginia Department of Transportation has shifted traffic to the outside lanes on I-64 west between Tidewater Drive and Granby Street in Norfolk, allowing crews to continue work on the Hampton Roads Express Lanes project. Construction will include barrier installation, striping, bridge rehabilitation, and overhead sign installation over the next several months. VDOT is encouraging drivers to use a general-purpose lane on I-64 West between Tidewater Drive and Little Creek Road as an alternate route to bypass the Granby Street exit area and potential delays near Interstate 564.

Why it matters

This traffic shift is part of a larger infrastructure project to improve traffic flow and connectivity in the Norfolk region. While the construction will cause some temporary disruptions, VDOT is providing an alternate route option to help drivers avoid congestion during this period.

The details

The new traffic pattern on I-64 west took effect last week, with VDOT temporarily closing several ramps overnight to implement the shift. The construction work will include barrier installation, striping, bridge rehabilitation, and overhead sign installation over the next several months.

  • The traffic shift took effect last week.
  • The construction work is expected to continue for several months.

The players

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Virginia's transportation infrastructure, including the I-64 corridor in Norfolk.

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What’s next

The traffic shift is expected to remain in place until summer, at which point VDOT will likely provide updates on the progress of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes project.

The takeaway

By offering an alternate route option and communicating the details of the traffic shift, VDOT is working to minimize the impact on drivers during this construction period and ensure the smooth flow of traffic in the Norfolk region.