The HREL Newport News Segment will span approximately 13.5 miles on I-64 from east of LaSalle Avenue (exit 265) in Hampton to west of Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News. For 10.2 miles of the corridor from Bland Boulevard to the I-664 interchange (exit 264), the existing high occupancy vehicles (HOV) lane in each direction will be converted into an Express Lane, alongside the three free general purpose lanes. For the remaining 1.3 miles of the segment between the I-664 interchange and Armistead Avenue, one general purpose lane will be converted into an Express Lane in each direction, alongside the two free general purpose lanes.
Project Awarded: Early 2024
Estimated Completion: Spring 2027
Design-Bid-Build Contract: $110 million
Contractor: Lane Construction
Major Work Items:
- Two bridge replacements:
- I-64 east and west over LaSalle Avenue
- Six bridge rehabilitations:
- I-64 east and west over Armistead Avenue
- I-64 east and west over Billy Woods Canal
- I-64 east and west over J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
- Overhead signage
- Tolling gantries
Traffic Impacts:
- During construction, motorists can expect scheduled lane closures, long-term lane reductions and traffic shifts with narrowed lanes taking place throughout the corridor. Currently, daytime shoulder closures are occurring along I-64 in both directions while geotechnical boring operations are underway. Starting this spring, motorists will see the installation of temporary barriers in preparation for the initial phase of lane reductions and traffic shift, estimated to be in place until 2025.
Current Traffic Alerts/News Releases:
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