In Design: Interstate 64 (I-64) at Denbigh Boulevard Interchange Project - Phase 2

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is constructing a new diamond interchange at Interstate 64 (I-64) and Denbigh Boulevard in the City of Newport News. This new interchange would serve as an additional access point along I-64 between Fort Eustis Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue.

This concept will be constructed in two phases.

Phase 2 of the project will construct the eastbound I-64 access ramps as well as the widening of the Denbigh Boulevard Bridge over I-64 to accommodate turn lanes.

Some of the major components of the I-64 at Denbigh Blvd. Interchange Phase 2 project include:

• installation of the I-64 east on- and off-ramps on Denbigh Boulevard with second signalized intersection
• widen the Denbigh Boulevard bridge to reduce traffic congestion and queueing and improve safety. 

Benefits 

Implementing a new interchange is projected to provide additional mobility and access options to the established urban areas of northern Newport News. Additionally, the interchange is projected to divert demand away from other facilities (Jefferson Avenue) and alleviate congestion at adjacent interchanges that are projected to operate near capacity, particularly at the Jefferson Avenue Interchange with I-64.