Traffic Blog: TLC for the Granby Street Bridge, HRBT lane shifts, and more

Posted: Mar 25, 2022 / 04:32 PM EDT

Updated: Mar 25, 2022 / 05:27 PM EDT

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — With our roads and traffic patterns continuing to evolve, 10 On Your Side is here with what you need to know as you navigate your commute. This traffic blog covers March 28 through April 4, but you can expect updates and additions throughout the week.

This blog will mostly focus on full closures of interstates, ramps, bridges, and primary roads.

You can always stay up to date with road conditions and projects by clicking here. Ongoing construction will not be included unless changes occur.

Chesapeake (I-664, I-64, Southside Widening, High Rise Bridge Expansion)

I-664 south to Route 58 east (exit 13B): Full closure of the off-ramp
- March 27 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Route 58 west to I-664 north: Full closure of the on-ramp
- March 28 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Route 58 east to I-664 north: Full closure of the on-ramp
- March 29 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
I-64 between I-664 north/Route 13/Route 58 (exit 299) and Shell Road (overpass): Alternating, single-lane closures in both directions
- March 27 to April 3 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
George Washington Highway (Route 17) north to I-64 west: Ongoing, continuous closure of the on-ramp
- Until 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 14.
South Military Highway to I-64 east: Full closure of the on-ramp
- March 27-28 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Hampton (I-664, I-64)

I-64 west to I-664 south (exit 264A): Alternating, single-lane closures on the off-ramp
- March 27 from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- March 28-31 from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- April 1-2 from 6 p.m. to 11 a.m.
I-664 north to I-64 west (exit 1A): Alternating, single-lane closures on the off-ramp from
- March 27 from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- March 28-31 from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- April 1-2 from 6 p.m. to 11 a.m.

James City County

Route 143: Consecutive single-lane closure on Route 143 (Merrimac Trail) east in the vicinity of Route 238 (Yorktown Road)
- March 14 through May 21

Norfolk (Midtown + Downtown Tunnels, I-64, I-564)

Granby Street Bridge: Work is being done to extend the lifetime of the Granby Street Bridge. Northbound traffic over the bridge will shift to the far two right northbound lanes. The inside left northbound lane will be closed and switched to be used for southbound traffic. The inside left turn lane of Willow Wood Drive will close to allow for the new single southbound lane to get onto the bridge. Click here for details.
- Starting Monday, March 28 until August 2022
Downtown Tunnel: Full westbound closure. Midtown will remain open.
- Sunday, March 27 starting at 9 p.m. – ending Monday, March 28 at 4 a.m.
Willoughby Bay Bridge near HRBT: One of the lanes is going away, and the shoulder will become one of the travel lanes. Crews will install a new barrier wall to make sure this is obvious to drivers. The work will also help with road drainage when it rains. It’s part of the HRBT widening project, which should be complete in a little over 3 years.
I-564: Consecutive, double-lane closures on I-564 east between the runway tunnel and Terminal Boulevard
- March 25 at 7 p.m. through March 28 at 5 a.m
- April 1 at 7 p.m. through April 4 at 5 a.m.
Willoughby Bay Bridge near HRBT: One of the lanes is going away, and the shoulder will become one of the travel lanes. Crews will install a new barrier wall to make sure this is obvious to drivers. The work will also help with road drainage when it rains. It’s part of the HRBT widening project, which should be complete in a little over 3 years.
I-564: Consecutive, double-lane closures on I-564 east between the runway tunnel and Terminal Boulevard
- March 25 at 7 p.m. through March 28 at 5 a.m.

Virginia Beach (I-64 / I-264 Interchange Improvements Project)

Withduck Road to Newtown Road: Alternating, single-lane closures on I-264 west between Witchduck Road (exit 16) and Newtown Road (exit 15)
- March 25 at 7 p.m. to March 28 at 5 a.m.
- April 1 at 7 p.m. to April 4 at 5 a.m.
Newtown Road Exit: Keep in mind, there is a new traffic pattern in place with the opening of a new off-ramp from I-264 east to northbound Newtown Road (exit 15b). You cannot turn left after exiting using 15a.