Long-term traffic shift on I-64 begins Sunday [Video]

HAMPTON, Va. — The City of Hampton is reminding drivers that a traffic shift on I-64 begins Sunday.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) said eastbound and westbound traffic on I-64 will shift toward the median between Armistead Avenue and Rip Rap Road. The shift will allow for continuing roadway work, drainage improvements, barrier setting, and noise barrier construction. 

The I-64 east off-ramp to Rip Rap Road (exit 265C) and the I-64 west off-ramp to Armistead Avenue/LaSalle Avenue (exit 265B) will be closed nightly from Sunday, Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. with signed detours in place.

VDOT advised motorists to use I-664 as an alternate route to avoid the work area.

Officials said the shift is estimated to be in place until summer …