Virginia Beach Oceanfront Events This Fall Will Close Roads, Fill Parking Garages

Six Oceanfront events late Aug-Halloween will draw 10k+ daily, cause road closures and full parking; use VBGo, Waze, text VBEVENTS to 67283.

Norfolk mechanics handle surge in car damage after widespread flooding

As heavy rains fell Tuesday in Norfolk, Jim Sills watched floodwater start to rise along streets and fill underpasses. It’s some of the worst flooding he’s seen in his eight years managing Speedy Auto Service on 21st Street. He saw videos of cars attempting to drive through several feet of water, and knew what that meant: Their engines are likely toast.

Lane closures on Deep Creek Bridge starting Sunday night

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Overnight lane closures for the Deep Creek Bridge are scheduled to start Sunday at George Washington Highway South near Moses Grandy Trail. The areas will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Aug. 14. Police will be present to direct vehicles. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and be […]

1984 Virginia Beach Expressway Construction WAVY Archive

VDOT gives latest updates on the HRBT expansion project

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel expansion project is another day closer to its substantial completion, according to officials with the Virginia Department of Transportation, as the $3.9 billion project has been long in the making. Ryan Banas, project director for VDOT at the HRBT Expansion Project, said it’s the largest highway […]

Driver dies after suffering medical emergency during Chesapeake crash

A person died following a vehicle crash involving a medical emergency at the intersection of Campostella Road and South Military Highway in Chesapeake late Sunday afternoon.

Ghent in Norfolk hit hard by flooded roads and abandoned cars

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Wednesday morning, residents in the Stockley Gardens area of Ghent in Norfolk saw the aftermath of Tuesday’s flooding. Water made roads impassable, delaying traffic and leaving some to leave their car in the middle of the road. According to residents, the area is prone...

GALLERY: SUV submerged in flooded underpass following downpour in Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A vehicle ended up submerged in water following heavy rainfall in Norfolk Tuesday afternoon. Multiple WAVY viewers sent pictures and videos after an SUV drove into flood water in the underpass on Colley Avenue following the downpour of rain. That rain left several streets in Norfolk and Portsmouth flooded, causing drivers to take alternate routes and also abandon their cars.

Norfolk drivers met with rain, flooded roads in once-in-60-year flash flood event

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Drivers making their way home Tuesday evening were met in many places by flooded streets and heavy rain, and it was a once-in-60-year flash flood event for the Mermaid City. “I’ve always heard about how bad it can get, I’ve never actually experienced it especially not to this extent, so it is […]

Multi-vehicle crash causes delays on I-264 in Virginia Beach

A multi-vehicle crash is causing delays Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 264 in Virginia Beach near Independence Boulevard.

Auto insurance claims flow in after vehicles get swamped in Tuesday’s heavy rains

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Greg Holestin has been in the insurance business long enough to know that when the water rises in Hampton Roads, cars are not boats. Owner of the Holestin Insurance Agency and exclusive area agent for GEICO, Holestin says pushing your car’s limits in high water could leave you swamped with high repair bills that insurance won’t cover.

Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel construction update July 2026

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The HRBT Expansion Project is out with its latest construction update, wrapping up the month of July 2026. New lanes set to open in Norfolk The first phases of the new westbound lanes on I-64 began opening throughout Norfolk. The first shift was completed on July 27 and included moving traffic […]

Ghent in Norfolk hit hard by flooded roads and abandoned cars

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Wednesday morning, residents in the Stockley Gardens area of Ghent in Norfolk saw the aftermath of Tuesday’s flooding. Water made roads impassable, delaying traffic and leaving some to leave their car in the middle of the road. According to residents, the area is prone to flooding, but Tuesday evening was something […]

Historic downpour sends flood-damaged cars to Norfolk repair shops

AAA Tidewater Virginia responded to 782 tow calls Tuesday as heavy rain flooded Norfolk roads during the evening commute.

Disabled train blocked Military Highway near Shell Road and Canal Drive

Military Highway is closed after a disabled train blocked the roadway Monday morning, according to Chesapeake Roads.

GALLERY: SUV submerged in flooded underpass following downpour in Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A vehicle ended up submerged in water following heavy rainfall in Norfolk Tuesday afternoon. Multiple WAVY viewers sent pictures and videos after an SUV drove into flood water in the underpass on Colley Avenue following the downpour of rain. That rain left several streets in Norfolk and Portsmouth flooded, causing drivers […]

Virginia Beach officials announce South Boulevard daytime closures

South Boulevard from Edwin Drive to Mount Trashmore Park Road is scheduled to close daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. between August 3 and September 18 for storm culvert replacement work.