News Releases - Hampton Roads
Dec. 6, 2023
VDOT TO TEST TIDE GATES AT THE HRBT THIS WEEKEND
Traffic stoppages scheduled for 2-4 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 10
Dec. 1, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT DEC. 3-9
For the week of Dec. 3-9
Dec. 1, 2023
I-64 RAMPS IN NORFOLK SCHEDULED TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT DEC. 6-7
Temporary closures include the off-ramps to Granby Street and Tidewater Drive and the on-ramp from I-564 east
Nov. 30, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ON ROUTE 602 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ON EASTERN SHORE
Crews have begun construction to improve roadway curvature and drainage conditions
Nov. 30, 2023
I-64 RAMPS IN HAMPTON SCHEDULED TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT DEC. 4-7
Temporary closures include the off-ramp to Armistead Avenue/LaSalle Avenue and the on- and off-ramps at Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road
Nov. 30, 2023
PORTION OF ROUTE 40 (MARTIN LUTHER KING HIGHWAY) OVER OTTERDAM SWAMP TO CLOSE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Signed detours for local and commercial truck traffic starting as early as Dec. 4
Nov. 29, 2023
ROUTE 634 (OLD FORTY ROAD) BRIDGE REPAIRS OVER ASSAMOOSICK SWAMP COMPLETE
Route 634 reopened to all traffic, detour lifted
Nov. 22, 2023
NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ON GOOSLEY ROAD AT ROUTE 17 INTERSECTION IN YORK COUNTY
New lane realignment on Goosley Road aims to help ease traffic congestion
Nov. 22, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT NOV. 26 TO DEC. 2
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Nov. 22, 2023
I-64 WEST OFF-RAMP TO ARMISTEAD AVENUE/LASALLE AVENUE SCHEDULED TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT NOV. 27-30
Detour in place as Hampton Roads Express Lanes Hampton Segment construction continues
Nov. 22, 2023
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NEAR BACONS CASTLE IN SURRY COUNTY
Project aims to increase safety and improve operational conditions at intersection of Routes 10 and 617
Nov. 21, 2023
VDOT TO IMPLEMENT NEW LANE-USE CONTROL SIGNALS AT MONITOR-MERRIMAC MEMORIAL BRIDGE-TUNNEL
Upgrades to be phased in over the next several weeks starting Nov. 21
Nov. 17, 2023
NEW BRIDGE ON ROUTE 601 OVER DIASCUND CREEK OPENS TO TRAFFIC
Crews complete replacement of bridge to Hicks Island
Nov. 17, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT NOV. 19-25
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Nov. 16, 2023
EXTENDED DAYTIME LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR GEORGE P. COLEMAN MEMORIAL BRIDGE
Northbound single-lane closure scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, weather permitting
Nov. 15, 2023
SET OF TWO, MULTIDAY CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR ROUTE 17 JAMES RIVER BRIDGE WIRE ROPES REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Dates scheduled for two full operational closures at the bridge in January and February 2024
Nov. 14, 2023
ROUTE 653 (CARYS BRIDGE ROAD) CULVERT WORK IN SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY COMPLETED
All lanes reopened, temporary signal removed
Nov. 10, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT NOVEMBER 12-18
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Nov. 9, 2023
PRELIMINARY WORK FOR JAMES RIVER BRIDGE WIRE ROPES REPLACEMENT PROJECT UNDERWAY
Current work will require maritime closures, single-lane closures and brief, intermittent stoppages
Nov. 9, 2023
PORTION OF ROUTE 634 (OLD FORTY ROAD) OVER ASSAMOOSICK SWAMP TO CLOSE FOR BRIDGE REPAIRS
Signed detours will be in place starting as early as Nov. 13
Nov. 3, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT NOVEMBER 5-11
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Nov. 3, 2023
AIRPORT ROAD IN YORK COUNTY SCHEDULED TO CLOSE FOR OVERNIGHT PAVING OPERATION
Signed detour in place while paving work is performed
Nov. 3, 2023
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY ON ROUTE 58 AT MILITARY HIGHWAY AND SNOWDEN STREET
Existing median on Route 58 and access at West Military Highway to permanently close starting week of Nov.10 to enhance motorist safety
Nov. 1, 2023
I-64 EAST OFF-RAMP TO RIP RAP ROAD SCHEDULED TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT TONIGHT
Detour in place as Hampton Roads Express Lanes Hampton Segment construction continues
Oct. 31, 2023
VDOT TO IMPLEMENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT SUSSEX COUNTY INTERSECTION
New traffic configurations coming to Route 40 (Sussex Drive) at Route 35 (Jerusalem Plank Road)
Oct. 27, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT OCTOBER 29 TO NOVEMBER 4
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Oct. 27, 2023
PORTION OF ROUTE 644 (FIRE TOWER ROAD) OVER POPE SWAMP TO CLOSE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Signed detours in place starting as early as Oct. 30
Oct. 27, 2023
ROUTE 653 (CARYS BRIDGE ROAD) REDUCED TO SINGLE LANE DURING CULVERT WORK IN SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Temporary signals installed to alternate each direction of traffic starting as early as Oct. 30
Oct. 25, 2023
OVERNIGHT INTERSECTION PAVING AT BREWERS NECK BOULEVARD AND BENNS CHURCH BOULEVARD SCHEDULED IN ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Detour in place for a portion of westbound Brewers Neck Boulevard to begin as early as Oct. 29
Oct. 23, 2023
ADDITIONAL DATES SCHEDULED FOR OVERNIGHT FULL CLOSURES ON SECTIONS OF I-95 SOUTH
Signed detours in place as crews close sections of I-95 south between exits 17-37 for paving operations
Oct. 20, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT OCTOBER 22-28
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Oct. 19, 2023
I-64 EAST ON-RAMP FROM SETTLERS LANDING ROAD/WOODLAND ROAD SCHEDULED TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT OCT. 22-24
Detour in place as Hampton Roads Express Lanes Hampton Segment construction continues
Oct. 18, 2023
OVERNIGHT FULL CLOSURES ON SECTIONS OF I-95 SOUTH SCHEDULED TO BEGIN THIS WEEK
Signed detours in place as crews close sections of I-95 south between exits 17-37 for paving operations
Oct. 13, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT OCTOBER 15-21
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Oct. 12, 2023
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY TO START ON I-64 EXPRESS LANES NORFOLK SEGMENT
Upcoming traffic impacts as roadway construction ramps up on first phase of projects for the Norfolk Segment of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes network
Oct. 11, 2023
JAMESTOWN-SCOTLAND FERRY TO OPERATE AT REDUCED CAPACITY OCT. 12
Oct. 10, 2023
RAMP FROM HUMELSINE PARKWAY WEST TO MOORETOWN ROAD WEST SCHEDULED TO CLOSE OCT. 12
Signed detour in place while maintenance work is performed
Oct. 6, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT OCTOBER 8-14
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Oct. 2, 2023
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING EVENT TO BE HELD ON PROPOSED PLANS FOR TWO AIR TERMINAL INTERCHANGE PROJECTS IN NORFOLK
Sept. 29, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT OCTOBER 1-7
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Sept. 28, 2023
I-64 EAST OFF-RAMP TO RIP RAP ROAD SCHEDULED TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT OCT. 1
Detour in place as Hampton Roads Express Lanes Hampton Segment construction continues
Sept. 25, 2023
SINGLE-LANE CLOSURES UNDER FLAGGER CONTROL IN PLACE ON COURTHOUSE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 258) IN ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY FOR PAVING OPERATIONS
Additional paving locations, also under flagger control, scheduled within Isle of Wight County
Sept. 23, 2023
MOTORISTS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF WEATHER IMPACTS
Residual coastal flooding remains in low-lying areas, pay attention to local forecasts and official safety announcements
Sept. 23, 2023
JAMESTOWN-SCOTLAND FERRY SERVICE RESUMES SERVICE AT REDUCED CAPACITY
Sept. 23, 2023
SERVICE SUSPENDED AT JAMESTOWN-SCOTLAND FERRY DUE TO TIDAL CONDITIONS
Sept. 22, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT SEPTEMBER 24-30
HAMPTON ROADS CLOSURES ON WATER CROSSINGS, INTERSTATES AND OTHER NOTABLE DETOURS
Sept. 22, 2023
SERVICE REDUCED AT JAMESTOWN-SCOTLAND FERRY DUE TO TIDAL CONDITIONS
Sept. 22, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT SEPT. 24-30
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Sept. 22, 2023
VDOT PREPARED FOR POTENTIAL TROPICAL STORM IMPACTS
Pay close attention to local forecasts and official announcements for safety information
Sept. 22, 2023
JAMESTOWN-SCOTLAND FERRY MAY EXPERIENCE POTENTIAL SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS DUE TO TIDAL CONDITIONS
Sept. 21, 2023
I-64 RAMPS IN HAMPTON SCHEDULED TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT SEPT. 24-28
Temporary closures include the on-ramps from Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road and the off-ramp to Rip Rap Road
Sept. 15, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT SEPTEMBER 17-23
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Sept. 14, 2023
I-64 ON-RAMPS FROM SETTLERS LANDING ROAD AND WOODLAND ROAD SCHEDULED TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT SEPT. 17-20
Ramps closed 11 p.m. - 5 a.m. for restriping and barrier installation
Sept. 11, 2023
JAMESTOWN-SCOTLAND FERRY TO SWITCH OVER TO FALL/ WINTER/SPRING OPERATING SCHEDULE
Seasonal schedule starts Sept. 12
Sept. 8, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT SEPTEMBER 10-16
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Sept. 7, 2023
GIVE INPUT ON MONTICELLO AVENUE/ST. PAUL'S BOULEVARD PROJECT PIPELINE STUDY
Take online survey through Sept. 20; more information at vaprojectpipeline.org
Sept. 7, 2023
GIVE INPUT ON YORK COUNTY ROUTE 17 (GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY) PROJECT STUDY
Take online survey through Sept. 20; more information at vaprojectpipeline.org
Sept. 6, 2023
I-64 EAST OFF-RAMP TO RIP RAP ROAD SCHEDULED TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT SEPT. 12-13
Detour in place as Hampton Roads Express Lanes Hampton segment construction continues
Sept. 1, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT SEPTEMBER 3-9
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Aug. 29, 2023
ROUTE 633 (ST. LUKE’S ROAD) BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT OVER HORSE PEN SWAMP COMPLETE
Route 633 open to traffic, detour lifted ahead of schedule
Aug. 28, 2023
VDOT CREWS PERFORMING ELECTRICAL REPAIRS AT MONITOR-MERRIMAC MEMORIAL BRIDGE-TUNNEL
Motorists should anticipate intermittent power outages at the facility as repairs are underway
Aug. 25, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT AUGUST 27-SEPTEMBER 2
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Aug. 25, 2023
ROUTE 743 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER TARRARA CREEK COMPLETED IN SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
Route 743 open to traffic, detour lifted
Aug. 24, 2023
GIVE INPUT ON TWO MILITARY HIGHWAY INTERSECTION PROJECT PIPELINE STUDIES
Take online surveys through Sept. 11; more at vaprojectpipeline.org
Aug. 24, 2023
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD FOR BOWERS HILL INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS STUDY
Public invited to attend virtually Aug. 29 and in-person Aug. 30 to learn about plans for the Bowers Hill Interchange
Aug. 21, 2023
DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON PROPOSED PLANS FOR WIDENING NEXT “GAP” SEGMENT OF INTERSTATE 64
Public invited to learn more about plans to extend congestion relief on the next section of I-64 in James City County
Aug. 18, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT AUGUST 20-26
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
Aug. 18, 2023
PORTION OF ROUTE 633 IN SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY TO CLOSE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Road closure and signed detours scheduled to start as early as Aug. 21
Aug. 16, 2023
CITIZEN INFORMATION MEETING TO BE HELD ON HAMPTON ROADS EXPRESS LANES NORFOLK SEGMENT
Public invited to attend in-person to learn about upcoming Express Lanes construction
Aug. 15, 2023
LONG-TERM TRAFFIC SHIFT ON I-64 WEST AT HAMPTON RIVER BRIDGE TO BEGIN FOR EXPRESS LANES HAMPTON SEGMENT CONSTRUCTION
Westbound traffic on I-64 to shift onto eastbound Hampton River bridge as early as Aug. 20
Aug. 11, 2023
ROUTE 683 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER STALLINGS CREEK REOPENS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE IN ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Road 683 open to traffic, detour lifted
Aug. 4, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT AUGUST 6-12
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
July 28, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT JULY 30 TO AUGUST 5
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
July 21, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT JULY 23-29
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
July 20, 2023
PORTION OF ROUTE 692 (UZZELL CHURCH ROAD) OVER CHAMPION SWAMP TO CLOSE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Signed detours will be in place starting as early as July 24
July 18, 2023
CONSTRUCTION SET TO BEGIN ON RICHMOND ROAD (ROUTE 60) SIDEWALK AND BIKEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN JAMES CITY COUNTY
Project designed to improve pedestrian and bikeway connectivity in Norge
July 14, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT JULY 16-22
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
July 14, 2023
PORTION OF ROUTE 10 BYPASS TO BE REDUCED TO SINGLE LANE AT THE BRIDGE OVER CYPRESS CREEK IN ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Alternating one-way traffic to begin as early as July 17
July 12, 2023
CONTINUOUS, LONG-TERM LANE CLOSURE TO START ON I-64 EAST IN HAMPTON
Lane reduction on I-64 east between Rip Rap Road and Mallory Street to begin as early as July 16
July 10, 2023
ALL LANES TO REOPEN ON DENBIGH BOULEVARD OVER I-64 AS BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION NEARS COMPLETION
Newly-replaced Denbigh Boulevard overpass bridge to fully reopen to traffic starting as early as July 11
July 7, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT JULY 9-15
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
July 7, 2023
LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED ALONG BREWERS NECK BOULEVARD AND BENNS CHURCH ROAD FOR PAVING IN ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Overnight, single-lane closures begin as early as July 9
July 7, 2023
ROUTE 602 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER CHUCKATUCK CREEK COMPLETED IN ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Longview Drive reopened to traffic on July 7
July 5, 2023
LONG-TERM TRAFFIC SHIFT AND LANE REDUCTION SCHEDULED TO BEGIN ON I-64 EXPRESS LANES HAMPTON SEGMENT
Lane reductions on I-64 east and west between Rip Rap Road and Mallory Street to begin as early as the week of July 9
June 30, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT JULY 2-8
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
June 27, 2023
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY INCREASES ON I-64 EXPRESS LANES HAMPTON SEGMENT
Additional traffic impacts upcoming as roadway construction ramps up on the Hampton Segment of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes Network
June 23, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT JUNE 25 TO JULY 1
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
June 21, 2023
JAMESTOWN-SCOTLAND FERRY SERVICE REDUCED DUE TO TIDAL CONDITIONS
June 16, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT JUNE 18-24
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
June 15, 2023
ALL LANES REOPEN ON ROUTE 258 (SMITHS FERRY ROAD) BRIDGE OVER NOTTOWAY RIVER FOLLOWING BRIDGE REPAIRS
June 15, 2023
LONG-TERM, SINGLE-LANE CLOSURE SCHEDULED DURING BRIDGE WORK ON ROUTE 58 EAST (SOUTHAMPTON PARKWAY)
Rehabilitation project to begin as early as June 19
June 9, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT JUNE 11-17
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
June 9, 2023
DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON PROPOSED PLANS FOR ROUTE 58 AT SNOWDEN STREET SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN CHESAPEAKE
Public invited to provide feedback on plans
June 5, 2023
ROUTE 639 (ROCK BRIDGE ROAD) BRIDGE WORK COMPLETED IN GREENSVILLE COUNTY
Route 639 open to traffic; detour lifted.
June 2, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT JUNE 4-10
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
June 2, 2023
ROUTE 258 (SMITHS FERRY ROAD) TO BE REDUCED TO SINGLE LANE DURING BRIDGE REPAIR WORK
Alternating one-way traffic to begin as early as June 5
May 31, 2023
PORTION OF EASTBOUND GREENWICH ROAD AT NEWTOWN ROAD TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT FOR UTILITY WORK
May 26, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT MAY 28 TO JUNE 3
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
May 22, 2023
ROUTE 643 (LOCO SCHOOL ROAD) CULVERT WORK COMPLETED IN SUSSEX COUNTY
Single-lane closure lifted as of May 19
May 19, 2023
LOCATION AND DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON PROPOSED PLANS FOR I-64/I-464 INTERCHANGE RAMP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN CHESAPEAKE
Public invited to attend to learn about plans to update the interchange
May 19, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT MAY 21-27
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours
May 12, 2023
HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE CLOSURES REPORT MAY 14-20
Closures on Water Crossings, Interstates, and Other Notable Detours for the Week of May 14-20
May 12, 2023
OVERNIGHT CLOSURE SCHEDULED ON DENBIGH BOULEVARD BRIDGE OVER I-64
Overnight closure and signed detour via Bland Boulevard scheduled for May 15, weather and schedule permitting
May 11, 2023
ENHANCED SECURITY OPERATIONS TO OCCUR AT THE JAMESTOWN-SCOTLAND FERRY ON MAY 11
Security exercises to be incorporated into standard ferry operations, no traffic impacts anticipated
May 4, 2023
ROUTE 189 OVER BLACKWATER RIVER REOPENS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE AS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION
May 1, 2023
OVERNIGHT CLOSURES SCHEDULED ON DENBIGH BOULEVARD BRIDGE OVER I-64
Overnight closures and signed detours via Bland Boulevard scheduled for May 3-4 and May 7-8, weather and schedule permitting
April 28, 2023
ROUTE 641 BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT COMPLETED IN ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
Route 641 open to traffic, detour lifted
April 4, 2023
CITIZEN INFORMATION MEETING TO BE HELD ON HAMPTON ROADS EXPRESS LANES HAMPTON SEGMENT
Public invited to attend in-person to learn about upcoming Express Lanes construction
March 6, 2023
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD FOR EASTERN SHORE RAIL TO TRAIL PROJECT IN COUNTIES OF ACCOMACK AND NORTHAMPTON
Public invited to learn more about proposed Eastern Shore Rail to Trail Project converting 46-mile portion of the former Bay Coast Railroad into a shared-use path
Jan. 27, 2023
ROUTE 618 (HOLLYBUSH ROAD) CULVERT WORK TO BEGIN IN SURRY COUNTY
Temporary signal installed as early as Jan. 30 to manage one-way traffic.
Jan. 10, 2023
CONSTRUCTION SET TO BEGIN ON OYSTER POINT RAMP ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN NEWPORT NEWS
Project designed to improve congestion through widening of two on-ramps to I-64 east