Governor Glenn Youngkin broke ground on the highly anticipated I-64 Gap Widening Project, which will increase capacity and mobility, alleviate congestion, improve safety, and enhance connectivity along the I-64 corridor.
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“Transportation drives commerce, economic growth and connects Virginians across the Commonwealth,†said Governor Glenn Youngkin.
“Through continued investments in our local and regional communities, the I-64 Widening Project will help unlock the corridor to unify the Richmond and Hampton Roads regions and enhance job opportunities and economic prosperity.
"We’ve only just broken ground on the project and we’re already seeing companies make significant investments along the corridor.â€
The project, with an overall budget of $756 million, involves expanding the corridor from two lanes to three lanes with 10-foot-wide paved shoulders in both directions.
Upon completion, this project will ensure a seamless connection with the Port of Virginia and the rest of the state and nation, driving economic opportunity across the Commonwealth.
It will also make travel and tourism easier for families and ensure continued connectivity for Virginia’s critical defense community.
The economic impact of this project will be significant, with companies like Buc-ee’s and Auto Zone already expanding along the corridor.
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 Company, LLC along with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. 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.
Throughout the construction phase, diligent efforts will be made to ensure the continued availability of two lanes of traffic in both directions, minimizing disruptions to the traveling public. ■