64 Express Lanes Reversible Roadway, Norfolk:
The 64 Express Lanes Reversible Roadway opened in Norfolk in 2018, and the current operating schedule is below. If you travel in the peak direction during rush hours, you must have a funded and properly mounted E-ZPass in your vehicle. During these time frames, solo drivers may choose to use the Express Lanes by paying a variable toll. For vehicles traveling with two or more passengers (HOV-2+), you must have an E-ZPass Flex switched to "HOV ON" to use the lanes free of charge.
Closures on the 64 Express Lanes Reversible Roadway are announced in the VDOT Hampton Roads District weekly significant-lane closures report.
Note: Once the Chesapeake Express Lanes operations begin, the tolling operations schedule for the Norfolk Reversible Roadway Express Lanes will change to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, along with the Chesapeake segment.
Hampton Roads Express Lanes Chesapeake Segment:
On I-64 in Chesapeake, overhead sign structures and Express Lanes signs have been installed and are estimated to remain covered until as early as fall 2023. Motorists will then see HOV signage replaced and the addition of E-ZPass pavement markings and lane dividers indicating travel in the Express Lanes.
Once operations begin as early as late 2023, the new Express Lanes will be operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For vehicles traveling with two or more passengers (HOV-2+), you must have an E-ZPass Flex switched to "HOV ON" to use the lanes free of charge. Solo drivers may choose to use the Express Lanes by paying a variable toll using either an E-ZPass or E-ZPass Flex transponder.
Hampton Roads Express Lanes Network:
The remaining Express Lanes segments are estimated to come online in Hampton, Newport News and Norfolk as early as 2028.
These segments will also operate 24/7, creating a continuous 46-mile network of Express Lanes on I-64 across Hampton Roads. For vehicles traveling with two or more passengers (HOV-2+), you must have an E-ZPass Flex switched to "HOV ON" to use the lanes free of charge. Solo drivers may choose to use the Express Lanes by paying a variable toll using either an E-ZPass or E-ZPass Flex transponder.
During operating hours, you can use your E-ZPass or E-ZPass Flex to pay a variable toll and enter the 64 Express Lanes.
Carpooling?All HOV-2+ vehicles, including buses, must have a registered E-ZPass Flex device switched to "HOV ON" during operating hours. HOV-2+ vehicles utilizing E-ZPass Flex will not be charged a toll. To learn more about obtaining E-ZPass, head to www.EZPassVA.com.
Choosing not to use the 64 Express Lanes?The free, general purpose lanes will always be an option.
Registered "Clean Special Fuel" plate vehicles will no longer receive an exemption from HOV-2+ requirements during operating hours. You may contact the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for information about receiving a prorated refund for your plates. Call 804-367-0492.
Buses can use the lanes for free when meeting the HOV-2+ requirement. It is recommended that buses obtain E-ZPass Flex transponders in order to utilize the lanes.
Motorcycles can use the lanes free. There will be no HOV or E-ZPass requirements for motorcycles.
On-duty public safety personnel can use the lanes free. There will be no HOV or E-ZPass requirements for on-duty public safety vehicles.
View real-time traffic conditions and road closures by visiting www.511virginia.org or by downloading the free 511 mobile app.
If you travel in the peak direction during rush hours on the 64 Express Lanes in Norfolk (5 a.m.-9 a.m. westbound and 2 p.m.-6 p.m. westbound), you must have a funded and properly mounted E-ZPass in your vehicle. If you are an HOV-2+ driver, an E-ZPass Flex allows you to use the lanes free when switched to HOV mode.
Visit www.EZPassVA.com to get your E-ZPass or E-ZPass Flex.
