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HRO-46 Sept. 19, 2006 |
VDOT Plans Major Traffic Shift for the I-64 Battlefield Boulevard Project
Change includes Two New Traffic Signals on Battlefield Boulevard
Change includes Two New Traffic Signals on Battlefield Boulevard
CHESAPEAKE – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and contractor E.V. Williams are putting a new traffic pattern in place on I-64 at the Battlefield Boulevard Interchange in Chesapeake next week. The change marks a new phase in the project that will allow workers to begin demolishing the Battlefield Boulevard overpass and start rebuilding the bridge sooner.
“This is a major traffic shift and it will be a considerable change for motorists,” said Michael Johnson, VDOT’s Project Manager for the I-64 Battlefield Boulevard Project. “Drivers may want to plan extra time into their schedules for delays or consider using alternate routes during rush hour.”
On Wednesday, September 20, crews will close the loops off of I-64 at exit 290 that carry traffic on and off of Battlefield Boulevard and move the traffic onto ramps. With the ramps, there will be only one exit in each direction from I-64 onto Battlefield Boulevard. Motorists will need to choose which direction they would like to travel on Battlefield Boulevard after they exit.
Two traffic signals will be installed on Battlefield Boulevard at the top of the off ramps from I-64 to help motorists turn left. Traffic leaving the interstate and traveling right onto Battlefield Boulevard will be able to continue merging onto the roadway without going through the signal. Motorists traveling on Battlefield Boulevard will also need to pass through the two traffic signals.
Both signals will be linked into the City's existing traffic signal system to help keep traffic moving as smoothly as possible on Battlefield Boulevard. However, motorists should expect delays during rush hour and may choose to use alternate routes.
This work is part of the I-64 Battlefield Boulevard construction project scheduled for completion in July 2009. Motorists can visit www.i64info.com for more information or to sign up for weekly e-mail updates, see construction progress and learn about any lane closures or traffic switches. Motorists can also call 511 or listen to 610AM for up-to-date traffic reports.
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“This is a major traffic shift and it will be a considerable change for motorists,” said Michael Johnson, VDOT’s Project Manager for the I-64 Battlefield Boulevard Project. “Drivers may want to plan extra time into their schedules for delays or consider using alternate routes during rush hour.”
On Wednesday, September 20, crews will close the loops off of I-64 at exit 290 that carry traffic on and off of Battlefield Boulevard and move the traffic onto ramps. With the ramps, there will be only one exit in each direction from I-64 onto Battlefield Boulevard. Motorists will need to choose which direction they would like to travel on Battlefield Boulevard after they exit.
Two traffic signals will be installed on Battlefield Boulevard at the top of the off ramps from I-64 to help motorists turn left. Traffic leaving the interstate and traveling right onto Battlefield Boulevard will be able to continue merging onto the roadway without going through the signal. Motorists traveling on Battlefield Boulevard will also need to pass through the two traffic signals.
Both signals will be linked into the City's existing traffic signal system to help keep traffic moving as smoothly as possible on Battlefield Boulevard. However, motorists should expect delays during rush hour and may choose to use alternate routes.
This work is part of the I-64 Battlefield Boulevard construction project scheduled for completion in July 2009. Motorists can visit www.i64info.com for more information or to sign up for weekly e-mail updates, see construction progress and learn about any lane closures or traffic switches. Motorists can also call 511 or listen to 610AM for up-to-date traffic reports.
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