Construction Ramping up on Hampton Roads Express Lanes Network

 

Roadway construction activities continue to ramp up on the Hampton segment of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes Network (HREL), a project designed to provide a safe and more reliable travel option for motorists across the region and help relieve congestion at key locations along Interstate 64, from west of Mallory Street to LaSalle Avenue.

This Shirley-Branch Joint Venture project will convert approximately 2.4 miles of the three existing eastbound and westbound general purpose lanes on I-64 into two general purpose lanes and two Express Lanes in each direction. Additionally, the eastbound Hampton River bridges will be replaced; the westbound Hampton River Bridge and bridges over King Street and Settlers Landing Road will be widened and rehabilitated; and the bridges over Rip Rap Road will be rehabilitated. Tolling gantries, overhead signage and noise walls will also be installed as part of this project. The I-64 Express Lanes Hampton Segment project is estimated to be complete as early as late 2026.

Motorists can expect scheduled lane closures and long-term shifts in traffic patterns throughout the corridor.

This work is in preparation of the next stage and upcoming lane reductions and traffic shifts, estimated to begin in early July, when I-64 east and west will be reduced from three lanes to two lanes, and the travel lanes will be shifted away from the median between Rip Rap Road and Settlers Landing Road (exit 267), to allow for construction in the median in preparation for widening the I-64 west Hampton River bridge.

Motorists are encouraged to sign up for project email updates.