Part of I64 closed in Virginia Beach due to police activity
Apr 11, 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- Drivers experienced delays on I-64 in Virginia Beach Friday afternoon near the Providence Road Overpass due to police activity.
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, all west lanes were closed near mile marker 286.9, which is near the Indian River R
oad West exit, while police investigated. A separate traffic alert from VDOT said eastbound lanes near mile marker 286.2 were closed. The eastbound and westbound I-64 express lanes were closed between I-264 and Battlefield Boulevard.
VDOT first posted about the special police activity just after 1 p.m. and said a westbound detour was in place at the Indian River Road exit 286A.
All lanes on I-64 west near Indian River Rd. in @CityofVaBeach are closed. A detour is in place at Indian River Rd. (exit 286A). The I-64 west Express Lanes are also closed at this time. Motorists can expect delays. @VaDOT @VSPPIO @VaTruckingAssn #htraffic https://t.co/5jKLgK9EPi— VDOT Hampton Roads (@VaDOTHR) April 11, 2025
At 2:30 p.m., VDOT said one lane had reopened on I-64 Westbound.
UPDATE: One lane has reopened on I-64 west, with all remaining westbound lanes, including the east-and westbound Express Lanes, still closed past Indian River Road. Motorists should still expect delays and use alternate routes. Check https://t.co/g9Z7HPNyQa for latest updates. https://t.co/3azSHJ6bB6— VDOT Hampton Roads (@VaDOTHR) April 11, 2025
Courtesy: Virginia Department of Transportation
The screenshot above taken from live traffic cameras shows the stoppage and traffic backup, which was three miles at the height of the activity.
Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.
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