NORFOLK Crews with The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will continue pumping water from underground at the I-64 West Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel (HRBT) after midnight, Sunday morning, July 5.
Crews have been working diligently since Thursday morning, July 2, to pump out water below the roadway of westbound HRBT resulting from a malfunctioning water main. They will need to return after 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning, July 5, to continue pumping activities.
Motorists should expect a left lane closure through I-64 West at the HRBT from 12:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 5. Additional congestion is anticipated. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes exiting the Norfolk area during this time.
A malfunctioning water main system, and possible water main break, caused ponding inside of the I-64 HRBT West tube early Thursday morning, closing all traffic lanes westbound at 6:30 a.m. One lane of traffic was opened at 2:15 p.m. The second lane was opened at 8 p.m.
Crews continued pumping out the underground water buildup from 9 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. Thursday night, July 2. They returned Friday evening, July 3, and work from 9 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. but were unable to complete the necessary pumping activities.
At this time, it is unknown if crews will need to return Sunday night, July 5, to continue pumping overnight.
After the pump house and water main system drainage is complete, crews will be able to assess the damage to the system and make necessary repairs. This may require additional nighttime lane closures next week.
Updates are available to motorists by visiting www.511va.com, by calling 511, by listen to Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) 610 AM or call the Traffic Information Line at 757-361-3016. (END)
NORFOLK Both lanes are now open at the I-64 West Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT). Currently, traffic is backed-up on I-64 West to Chesapeake Boulevard, approximately 9 miles.
Traffic is now flowing smoothly on I-664 North toward the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel (MMMBT) and the Route 17 North James River Bridge.
Crews with The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) have successfully removed the water from I-64 West travel lanes. At 7:38 p.m., both lanes were open to traffic.
A malfunctioning water main system caused ponding inside of the I-64 HRBT West tube early this morning, closing all traffic lanes westbound at 6:30 a.m. One lane of traffic was opened at 2:15 p.m.
Crews will return later tonight to continue draining the water main system after rush hour and will continue overnight work through the weekend, avoiding the evening of Saturday, July 4. Single overnight lane closures will be in effect tonight, July 2, from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Crews will then return Friday evening, July 3, and work from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Motorists should anticipate additional congestion and seek alternate routes exiting the Norfolk area during these overnight closures.
After the pump house and water main system drainage in complete, crews will be able to assess the damage to the system and make necessary repairs. This may require additional nighttime lane closures next week.
Editors Note: This will be the last e-mail Traffic Alert on this incident tonight. Updates will be sent via media page and available to motorists by visiting www.511va.com, by calling 511, by listen to Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) 610 AM or call the Traffic Information Line at 757-361-3016.
Update: 7/2/09 3:30 p.m.
One westbound lane is back open but the speed limit has been lowered to 25 mph. Virginia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Lauren Hansen said congestion would remain severe throughout the evening rush hour.
Update: 7/2/09 2:08 p.m.
From VDOT:
I-64 WEST AT HRBT REMAINS CLOSED Additional Congestion on I-664 North
Crews have been working diligently since Thursday morning, July 2, to pump out water below the roadway of westbound HRBT resulting from a malfunctioning water main. They will need to return after 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning, July 5, to continue pumping activities.
Motorists should expect a left lane closure through I-64 West at the HRBT from 12:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 5. Additional congestion is anticipated. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes exiting the Norfolk area during this time.
A malfunctioning water main system, and possible water main break, caused ponding inside of the I-64 HRBT West tube early Thursday morning, closing all traffic lanes westbound at 6:30 a.m. One lane of traffic was opened at 2:15 p.m. The second lane was opened at 8 p.m.
Crews continued pumping out the underground water buildup from 9 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. Thursday night, July 2. They returned Friday evening, July 3, and work from 9 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. but were unable to complete the necessary pumping activities.
At this time, it is unknown if crews will need to return Sunday night, July 5, to continue pumping overnight.
After the pump house and water main system drainage is complete, crews will be able to assess the damage to the system and make necessary repairs. This may require additional nighttime lane closures next week.
Updates are available to motorists by visiting www.511va.com, by calling 511, by listen to Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) 610 AM or call the Traffic Information Line at 757-361-3016. (END)
NORFOLK Both lanes are now open at the I-64 West Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT). Currently, traffic is backed-up on I-64 West to Chesapeake Boulevard, approximately 9 miles.
Traffic is now flowing smoothly on I-664 North toward the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel (MMMBT) and the Route 17 North James River Bridge.
Crews with The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) have successfully removed the water from I-64 West travel lanes. At 7:38 p.m., both lanes were open to traffic.
A malfunctioning water main system caused ponding inside of the I-64 HRBT West tube early this morning, closing all traffic lanes westbound at 6:30 a.m. One lane of traffic was opened at 2:15 p.m.
Crews will return later tonight to continue draining the water main system after rush hour and will continue overnight work through the weekend, avoiding the evening of Saturday, July 4. Single overnight lane closures will be in effect tonight, July 2, from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Crews will then return Friday evening, July 3, and work from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Motorists should anticipate additional congestion and seek alternate routes exiting the Norfolk area during these overnight closures.
After the pump house and water main system drainage in complete, crews will be able to assess the damage to the system and make necessary repairs. This may require additional nighttime lane closures next week.
Editors Note: This will be the last e-mail Traffic Alert on this incident tonight. Updates will be sent via media page and available to motorists by visiting www.511va.com, by calling 511, by listen to Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) 610 AM or call the Traffic Information Line at 757-361-3016.
Update: 7/2/09 3:30 p.m.
One westbound lane is back open but the speed limit has been lowered to 25 mph. Virginia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Lauren Hansen said congestion would remain severe throughout the evening rush hour.
Update: 7/2/09 2:08 p.m.
From VDOT:
I-64 WEST AT HRBT REMAINS CLOSED Additional Congestion on I-664 North
