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HRBT westbound closes Friday night: plan a different crossing this weekend
Repaving will shut the Hampton-bound tunnels from October 2 at 9 p.m. until October 5 at 5 a.m.
Weekend plans across Hampton Roads need an extra travel check: the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel is scheduled to close completely westbound toward Hampton beginning Friday night. Eastbound traffic toward Norfolk will remain open.
VDOT’s September 30 advisory confirms the closure from 9 p.m. October 2 through 5 a.m. October 5. Crews will repave the existing tunnels; this work is separate from the expansion project.
Which crossing to use
The signed primary detour uses the I-664 Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel. The James River Bridge on Route 17 and the free Jamestown-Scotland Ferry may suit other destinations. VDOT advises allowing extra time and limiting nonessential trips.
A second westbound closure, October 9–12, will happen only if needed. Weather can change the schedule.
Check the official closure advisory and Virginia 511 immediately before departure. Build that check into both legs of a weekend trip. More local travel updates: Virginia Today.
