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Southbound Tidewater Drive long-term lane closure reopens in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) have completed work to reopen all lanes of travel on southbound Tidewater Drive near the I-64 overpass, as of Sept. 21. This means two more lanes are now open as construction continues on the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Norfolk Segment 1A Project. The […]
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Light rail, Amtrak affected by tidal flooding in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — While the Harbor Park area of the Mermaid City is prone to flooding, no homes are at risk. However, it is a transportation hub for the region, surrounded by the convergence of Interstates 264 and 464 along with an Amtrak station, a Hampton Roads Transit light rail stop and the Elizabeth […]
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Norfolk commuters face inundated roads near Old Dominion University
For the second morning in a row, Norfolk drivers dealt with flooded roadways. On Thursday, Hampton Boulevard became inundated with water just near the Lafayette River Bridge. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk-commuters-face-inundated-roads-near-old-dominion-university/
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Outside lanes closed on Battlefield Blvd. N. near Tilden Ave. for flooding
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Outside lanes on northbound and southbound Battlefield Boulevard near Tilden Avenue are closed due to flooding, announced the City of Chesapeake at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 23. Motorists should follow posted signs and use caution. There is no ETA for reopening yet.
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Norfolk commuters face inundated roads near Old Dominion University
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — For the second morning in a row, Norfolk drivers dealt with flooded roadways. On Thursday, Hampton Boulevard became inundated with water just near the Lafayette River Bridge. That stretch of road is accustomed to heavy traffic during the morning commute, being between Old Dominion University and Naval Station Norfolk. The tidal […]
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Localized flooding halts Tide light rail service near Park & Main
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Hampton Roads Transit announced service interruptions and impromptu detours Thursday due to localized flooding. Between NSU Station to EVMC/Fort Norfolk Station, Tide Light Rail service is currently suspended due to flooded tracks at Park & Main. A bus shuttle is set to provide service between the impacted stations. Pickup locations for […]
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Hampton Blvd flooded in Norfolk as cars get stuck in high water
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Portion of Head of River Road in Chesapeake closed due to crash
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Motorists in Chesapeake can expect delays as crews respond to a crash. According to city officials, Head of River Road is closed from Centerville Road going into Virginia Beach as crews respond to a vehicle crash. The road is expected to reopen at 12:30 p.m.
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North Landing Bridge will shut down to vehicles during October repairs
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – The North Landing Bridge, which spans the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway on the border between Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, will be closed to vehicle traffic for most of October. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a “Notice to Mariners” about upcoming repairs to the bridge. The repairs, scheduled for Oct. 5 […]
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VDOT breaks ground in Norfolk on another HOV lane
The new extension adds 7 miles of part-time express lanes to I-64 in Norfolk between the 264 interchange and Tidewater Drive. It’ll turn a shoulder into an express lane and widen and modernize several bridges along the way. Virginia Secretary of Transportation Nick Donahue spoke at a groundbreaking ceremony...
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Overturned tractor-trailer closes part of Ballentine Blvd.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – An overturned tractor-trailer shut down part of Ballentine Boulevard Monday afternoon. The City of Norfolk issued a traffic alert shortly before 4 p.m. It stated that Ballentine Boulevard south of Virginia Beach Boulevard near Corprew Avenue was closed to traffic in both directions because of this crash. There is no estimated […]
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Virginia breaks ground on Hampton Roads Express Lanes project
The Virginia Department of Transportation broke ground on its Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Norfolk Segment 1B Project on Sept. 18. The project will add a part-time Express Lanes option from east of Interstate 264 to Tidewater Drive in the westbound direction and from Tidewater Drive to Northampton Boulevard in the eastbound direction along approximately […] The post Virginia breaks ground on Hampton Roads Express Lanes project appeared first on Transportation Today .
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East inside lanes closed on I-264 near Newtown Road for crash
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — East inside lanes are closed on I-264 at mile marker 14.2 in Norfolk City, near Newtown Road, due to a multi-vehicle crash. Traffic backups are approximately 1.0 mile. There is a detour in place at the Military Highway and I-64 interchange.
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Standing water found on I-264 ramp in Norfolk
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South Military Highway closed at Gilmerton bridge due to malfunction
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — South Military Highway is closed at the Gilmerton Bridge due to a bridge malfunction, the city of Chesapeake announced at 2:06 p.m. on Sept. 21. Police are currently directing traffic, and there is no ETA for reopening yet. The Gilmerton Bridge was originally set to open at 4:30 p.m., but the […]
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Multi-vehicle crash on I-264 in Portsmouth
Westbound lanes on I-264 near the Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway in Portsmouth reopen after closing due to a multi-vehicle crash. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/westbound-lanes-on-i-264-near-the-martin-luther-king-jr-expressway-in-portsmouth-close-due-to-multi-vehicle-crash/
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VDOT breaks ground on Hampton Roads Express Lanes Project
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) joined federal, state, regional and local leaders on Sept. 18, 2026, to break ground on the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Norfolk Segment 1B Project. The $389 million design-build contract for the Norfolk Segment 1B Project was awarded in early 2026, with final design and preliminary work underway ahead of construction. The project spans approximately 7 miles along Interstate 64 in Norfolk and also includes improvements to 21 bridges through replacement, widening and rehabilitation.