In Design: I-64 Gap Segment C Widening

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Project scope:

The I-64 Gap Segment C Widening Project includes the addition of one general purpose lane on I-64 east and west from the New Kent/James City County line to approximately 1.15 miles west of Route 199 (exit 234). This project will be the second of three “Gap” segments that will widen I-64 from four to six lanes from New Kent County (mile marker 204.9) to James City County (mile marker 233.3). The proposed widening will take place in the median of I-64 within the existing right-of-way.

Major work items include:

9 miles of I-64 roadway widening and pavement rehabilitation
2 bridge widening/rehabilitations (I-64 East/West over Six Mount Zion Road)
Paving the Lightfoot Park & Ride lot
Overhead signage and ITS Systems
Sound Barrier Walls
Retaining Walls
Storm Drainage Box Culverts and Pipes

Benefits

Adjoining segments of the interstate between these two areas are six lanes or greater- hence, it has been deemed “the gap.” This is the stretch of the interstate where drivers put on the brakes - congestion is notorious and continues to grow in the gap –disrupting one of Virginia’s most important thoroughfares.

Adding a third lane in each direction creates an opportunity connector, unifying Richmond and Hampton Roads, growing the economy, improving the environment, and providing equitable opportunities for all. Virginia recognizes the importance of connecting these regions and has steadily invested almost $600M in this corridor, completing 21 miles of widening in the Newport News area and 5 miles in eastern Richmond. These efforts, combined with the expansion of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel at over $3.9 billion and the creation of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes network at over $900 million, demonstrate a commitment to providing infrastructure that will be a solid foundation to deliver opportunities for all.