Hrbt westbound to fully close tonight for repaving

The eastbound direction is scheduled to remain open while this closure is in place.

This work is weather dependent, which could affect the scheduled closure duration. VDOT is continuing to monitor conditions and forecast through the weekend, and weather-related schedule adjustments may be necessary. Any updates to the closure schedule will be shared via VDOT's official channels, including the VDOT.Virginia.gov/HRBTclosures project webpage and VDOT Hampton Roads District social media channels on Facebook, X, and Nextdoor.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead for the closure weekend, limit nonessential travel and expect delays. Motorists who need to travel should allow extra travel time and consider using the signed detour via the I-664 Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel (MMMBT) as the primary alternate route. Depending on their destination, motorists may also consider other regional routes, including the James River Bridge via Route 17 or the free Jamestown-Scotland Ferry.

This weekend’s closure is the first of up to two scheduled for westbound repaving. A second westbound closure weekend may be used, if needed, to complete the remaining work. Up to two weekends of full directional closures for paving will also occur eastbound at the HRBT toward Norfolk later this month.

For additional project information on this HRBT Tunnel Repaving Project, the latest schedule, and to sign up for project email updates, visit the HRBT paving project webpage at VDOT.Virginia.gov/HRBTclosures. Before traveling, motorists should also check VDOT’s 511 Virginia website and mobile app for the latest closure and traffic information. Third-party navigation apps such as Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze may not reflect the most up-to-date closure information.