Final piece of Hampton Roads Express Lanes network now under construction in Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Imagine being able to drive the speed limit down Interstate 64 in Norfolk during rush hour.

According to Virginia’s secretary of transportation, that could be a reality in the next few years.

$310M loan to finish the express lanes in Hampton Roads

Friday, local, state and federal transportation leaders met for a groundbreaking ceremony, where they celebrated the start of construction for the final piece of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes project.

“Between I-264 and Tidewater Drive, it will provide a part-time shoulder express lane while maintaining our three general purpose lanes that we have there today,” said VDOT commissioner Stephen Birch…

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