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Virginia breaks ground on project to widen I-64 between Richmond, Hampton Roads

Chris Graham
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Virginia broke ground on Monday on the $756 million I-64 Gap Widening Project, which will expand the corridor from two lanes to three lanes between Richmond and Hampton Roads.

The project has been divided into three sections of I-64, labeled Segments A, B and C, with each being constructed as an operationally independent project. Shirley Contracting Co. and Dewberry Engineers have been awarded the design-build contract for Segment A, which will be administered by VDOT’s Richmond District.

Work for this segment will begin in mid-November, with an anticipated completion date for all three segments in spring 2028.

“Adding a third lane in each direction of the I-64 Gap will provide a more efficient and safer connection between Richmond and Hampton Roads,” VDOT Commissioner Stephen Brich said. “VDOT is laser-focused on opening this corridor and delivering this and every project on-time and on-budget. Travelers will see work begin on Segment A in mid-November, and procurement for Segment C is already underway.”

Read more about the I-64 Gap Segment A Widening Project here.

 

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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