HAMPTON, Va. — The eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) will soon see a major traffic shift, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) said Tuesday.
As soon as May 1, both eastbound lanes will be permanently diverted to the right at Hampton shoreline and onto a newly constructed eastbound trestle.
According to the department, the shift will allow crews to demolish the existing eastbound trestle. The westbound lanes won't be affected.
The shift comes as work continues on the HRBT Expansion Project widening the current I-64 corridor across the water with new twin tunnels. The project's expected completion is August 2027.
Last week, the project reached a breakthrough when a custom-built boring machine reached the HRBT's North Island after launching from the South Island in April 2023.
Amid the traffic shift, VDOT is warning people to be patient, follow posted speed limits and drive without distractions. The department noted that digital message signs will have important roadway messages.
VDOT also said construction schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unexpected circumstances.
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