Eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) have been fully closed this weekend to allow crews to repave the heavily traveled corridor, according to multiple reports.
The Virginia Department of Transportation announced the directional shutdown as part of an ongoing HRBT paving project. Transportation officials said the eastbound closure was scheduled to begin Friday night, with reports indicating lanes were set to shut at 9 p.m. so work could proceed overnight and through the weekend.
The HRBT is one of the busiest crossings in the Hampton Roads region, linking the Peninsula and South Hampton Roads beneath the harbor. Weekend closures are commonly used for major maintenance because they allow crews to work on the roadway surface with lower traffic volumes than on weekdays.
What drivers should expect
With the eastbound side closed, motorists have been advised to plan for detours and added travel time while the paving work is underway, outlets report. VDOT typically reroutes traffic to alternate crossings during full directional closures of the tunnel, though the agency’s specific detour guidance should be confirmed through official channels before travel.
- The closure affects the eastbound direction of I-64 at the HRBT.
- Work is tied to a broader tunnel paving project involving weekend directional closures.
- Reports indicated the shutdown was to start Friday at 9 p.m.
Drivers heading toward Norfolk and the South Hampton Roads cities are most likely to be affected and should build in extra time or consider alternate routes during the work window.
Part of a larger paving effort
According to VDOT, the weekend shutdown is one phase of a paving program that uses directional closures to resurface the tunnel corridor. Such projects are often carried out in stages, with crews alternating which direction is closed on different weekends to complete the full stretch of roadway.
It was not immediately clear from the available reports exactly when eastbound lanes would reopen, or whether additional weekend closures are scheduled in the coming weeks as the project continues. Those details remain unconfirmed.
Officials generally caution that closure timelines can shift depending on weather and construction conditions. Drivers are encouraged to check for the latest updates from VDOT, including real-time traffic conditions, before heading toward the tunnel.
Travelers in the region should monitor official VDOT advisories and local traffic reporting for reopening times and any changes to the schedule.
Related coverage
- HRBT Westbound Reopens Ahead of Schedule After Weekend Closure
- HRBT Faces Weekend Lane Closures for October Repaving Work
- Eastbound I-64 at HRBT to Fully Close This Weekend for Repaving
This report synthesizes coverage from multiple news outlets.
