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The Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) network aims to alleviate congestion and provide motorists with more reliable travel options along I-64 in Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. By introducing additional travel choices, Express Lanes will help reduce overall travel times and enhances travel time predictability. Motorists can soon expect smoother routes and improved traffic flow along I-64.

The Chesapeake Express Lanes span approximately 14 miles along I-64, from just east of the I-264/I-664 Bowers Hill interchange, across the High Rise Bridge and up to the I-264 interchange in Norfolk and operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The existing I-64 Norfolk Reversible Express Lanes, located between the I-264 and I-564 interchanges, also have high-occupancy tolling operations full-time.

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Construction is currently underway in Hampton, Norfolk, and Newport News. Once complete, HREL will be a continuous 45-mile network of Express Lanes on I-64, extending from west of Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News to the I-264/I-664 Bowers Hill interchange in Chesapeake, providing enhanced travel options to accommodate the future transportation needs of the Hampton Roads region.

The Hampton Roads Express Lanes network, along with other major transportation improvements in the Hampton Roads region is made possible through regional leadership and partnership.

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IMPROVE YOUR COMMUTE


  • Check 511 before you leave
  • Follow VDOT and Hampton Roads VDOT on Twitter
  • Use GPS or Waze for alternate routes
  • Be patient – Find a great audiobook/podcast for your drive
  • Plan Ahead – leave early and allow plenty of time to get to your destination
  • Consider carpooling (or vanpooling)

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Once completed, the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) network will help address congestion along I-64 by providing additional travel choices and help improve travel time reliability.


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