VDOT Lane Closure Forecast: March 14-20

By WYDaily Staff Sunday, March 14, 2010

In an effort to keep you informed, VDOT publishes the following scheduled highway lane closures that may affect traffic in Hampton Roads. These closures are subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseen events. Other closures may occur which do not appear on this report. Be aware: It's officially springtime road construction season.

For current traffic and travel information, visit the VDOT Web site, call 511, call the TrafficLine at 757-361-3016 or listen to 610AM.

JAMES RIVER  BRIDGE
Route 17 North/South – Motorists should expect alternating lane closures from River Road to Kings Cove Way for utility operations, Monday, March 15, and Friday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather the rain date is Tuesday, March 16.

Route 17 North/South – Motorists should expect single lane closures over the James River Bridge for bridge deck repairs, Sunday, March 14, through Friday, March 19, from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.

HAMPTON
I-64 East – Motorists should expect alternating lane closures from Hampton Roads Center Parkway (Exit 261) to Mallory Street (Exit 268) for guardrail replacement Monday, March 15, through Friday, March 19, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

I-64 East – Motorists should expect a mobile lane closure at Lasalle Avenue (Exit 265) for wireless communication repairs, Wednesday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

I-64 East – Motorists should expect multiple lane closures at Pine Chapel Road for message sign repair, Thursday, March 18, and Friday, March 19, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

HAMPTON/NEWPORT NEWS
I-664 North/South – Motorists should expect single lane closures from Warwick Boulevard (Exit 5) to the I-64 Interchange (Exit 1) for concrete paving operations, Monday, March 15, through Thursday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HAMPTON/CHESAPEAKE
I-64 East/West – Motorists should expect mobile lane closures from Mallory Street (Exit 268) to the I-264 Interchange (Exit 299) for pothole repair, Saturday, March 14, through Saturday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NEWPORT NEWS/SUFFOLK
I-664 North/South – Motorists should expect mobile lane closures from the I-64 Interchange to Route 17 (Exit 9) for pothole repair, Sunday, March 14, through Saturday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

NEWPORT NEWS
Jefferson Avenue Widening Project
Route 143 North/South – Through March 2010, motorists should expect alternating lane closures and traffic shifts on Jefferson Avenue from Buchanan Drive to King’s Ridge for construction activity, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect a new traffic pattern for the duration of the project. The work zone is now between both directions of travel lanes, eliminating left turn lanes, except those allowable at intersections.

Warwick Boulevard East/West
Route 60 – Motorists should expect multiple alternating lane closures for construction activities on Warwick Boulevard from Nettles Drive to J. Clyde Morris Blvd. Sunday through Saturday. Anticipate overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on both east- and west-bound lanes. Daytime lane closures should be expected daily from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on east- and west-bound lanes. These lane closures will be in effect through project completion in March 2010.

Motorists should expect daytime and night time lane closures on Warwick Boulevard, both east- and westbound for the duration of the project in order to complete paving operations, signalization and lighting installation, landscaping and other work necessary to compete the project. Business entrances could be affected for short periods while paving machines move past the entrances.

HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-TUNNEL
I-64 East – Motorist should expect overnight single lane closures Sunday, March 14, through Friday, March 19, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the roadway lighting upgrade to the I-64 East Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Westbound traffic will not be affected and no weekend closures are planned. The project is scheduled for completion in spring 2011.

Motorists are encouraged to use I-664 Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel to avoid delays. Take Exit 264 to access I-664. Use exit 15A for Norfolk and Virginia Beach destinations. Use exit 15B for Chesapeake and Outer Banks destinations.

For more project information, please visit the VDOT Web site.

DOWNTOWN TUNNEL
I-264 East/West – Motorists should expect a single lane closure in the Downtown Tunnel for tunnel maintenance, Tuesday, March 16, and Wednesday, March 17, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

I-264 East/West – Motorists should expect mobile lane closures through the Downtown Tunnel, over the Berkley Bridge and at I-464 on and off ramps, for sweeping operations Tuesday, March 16, and Friday, March 19, from midnight to 5 a.m.

I-264 East/West – Motorists should expect single lane closures from the Downtown Tunnel to I-64 Tidewater Drive (Exit 277) for pothole repair, Sunday, March 14, through Saturday, March 20, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

MIDTOWN TUNNEL
Route 58 East/West – Motorists should expect single lane closures in the Midtown Tunnel for tunnel maintenance, Sunday, March 14, and Monday, March 15, from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Route 58 East/West – Motorists should expect single alternating lane closures at Midtown Tunnel for tunnel maintenance, Sunday, March 14, through Friday, March 19, from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.

NORFOLK
I-64 East – Motorists should expect a mobile lane closure at Norview Avenue (Exit 279) for lighting repair, Wednesday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

I-64 East – Motorists should expect a single lane closure at Northampton Boulevard (Exit 282) for message sign repair and maintenance, Wednesday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hampton Boulevard Grading Project
Motorists should expect multiple alternating lane closures, both north and south bound on Hampton Boulevard between “B” Avenue and Rogers Avenue for utility operations, Monday, March 15, through Friday, March 19, from 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Virginia Beach Boulevard East/West – Motorists should expect alternating single lane closures between Military Highway and Jett Street for concrete curbing and sidewalk construction from Monday, March 15, through Saturday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

PORTSMOUTH
Route 164 West Norfolk Bridge – Motorists should expect a single lane shoulder closures for bridge repair through March 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PORTSMOUTH/NORFOLK/VIRGINIA BEACH
I-264 East/West – Motorists should expect a mobile lane closure from First Colonial Road (Exit 21) through Bowers Hill (Exit 1) for pothole repair, Sunday, March 14, through Saturday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HIGH RISE BRIDGE
I-64 East – Motorists should expect a single lane closure on the High Rise Bridge for electrical repairs, Sunday, March 14, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

I-64 East/West – Motorists should expect a single mobile lane closures at the High Rise Bridge for sweeping and drain cleaning operations Wednesday, March 16, through Friday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to midnight.

CHESAPEAKE
Joliff Road/Airline Boulevard/Military Highway – Motorists should expect alternating single lane closures at the intersection of Joliff Road, Airline Boulevard and Military Highway to Flintfield Crescent for utility and signal installation operations, Monday, March 15, through Friday, March 19, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

I-64 East/West – Motorists should expect multiple lane closures from George Washington Highway/Route 17 (Exit 296) to Battlefield Boulevard (Exit 290) for roadway and guardrail maintenance, Sunday, March 14, through Friday, March 19, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

VIRGINIA BEACH
Lynnhaven Parkway North/South – Motorists should expect alternating lane closures on Lynnhaven Parkway between Holland Road and Lishelle Place for paving operations, Monday, March 15, through Friday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Witchduck Road North/South –Motorists should expect single lane closures from Bonney Road to the I-264 Interchange on Witchduck Road for drain pipe installation, Monday March 14, through Friday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ISLE OF WIGHT
Route 258 North/South – Motorists should expect single mobile lane closures on Route 258 for pavement markings, Wednesday, March 17, through Friday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to noon.

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Route 308 North/South – Motorists should expect single mobile lane closures on Route 308 for pavement markings, Tuesday, March 16, through Friday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SUSSEX COUNTY
Route 35 North/South – Motorists should expect single mobile lane closures on Route 35 from Route 622 North to Route 626 South for pavement marking operations, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 19.

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND/ACCOMAC
Route 175 East/West – Motorists should expect the causeway at the west end of the Black Narrows Bridge to be open to alternating one-way traffic controlled by a traffic light through the end of April. Motorists should also expect periodic lane closures throughout the duration of the project, Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.