New Kent East Coast Gateway Safety Rest Area / Welcome Center
Location:
Interstate I-64 East at mile marker 213
Safety Rest Area
The New Kent East Coast Gateway Safety Rest Area opened Aug. 28, 2003. It replaced the old complex, which was built in 1976.
Designed and built by the W.C. English Co., the new facility's architecture keeps with the traditional colonial style commonly used throughout this historic region.
It features an 11,000 square-foot building with restrooms, an indoor vending area and an enclosed lobby.
There is also a Virginia State Police office.
A children's play area, and picnic and pet areas are available, as is travel and traffic information.
It is open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year, to all vehicles.
Welcome Center
The Welcome Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Information is available about local and state attractions, weather and traffic.
Lodging reservations can be made between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Amenities:
- Handicapped accessible
- Picnic area with grills
- Vending machines
- Child's play area
- Pet rest areas
Direction - East
Mile marker - 213
County - New Kent
Town - Providence Forge
VDOT district - Richmond
Residency - Sandston
State police spaces - 1
Car spaces - 170
RV, Bus and Truck spaces - 70
Handicapped spaces - 9
Return to Rest Areas and Welcome Centers
Questions? Call 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623).