I-64 HRBT westbound to close tonight for repaving

The closure is scheduled to remain in place until 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12. The eastbound direction will remain open while this closure is in place.

The paving work is weather- and schedule-dependent. VDOT will continue to monitor conditions and the forecast throughout the weekend, and schedule adjustments may be necessary. Motorists should plan for the westbound HRBT to remain closed through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12. If the HRBT reopens ahead of schedule, VDOT will notify the public as soon as the reopening is confirmed.

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.

Following this weekend, up to two weekends of full directional closures for paving are scheduled eastbound at the HRBT toward Norfolk:

• Friday, Oct. 16 at 9 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 19 at 5 a.m.
• Friday, Oct. 30 at 9 p.m. through Monday, Nov. 2 at 5 a.m.*

*A second eastbound closure weekend will be used if needed to allow the contractor to complete any remaining work in that direction.

If weather or other conditions prevent work from taking place as scheduled, additional designated backup weekends may be used: Nov. 6-9 and Nov. 13-16.

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.