I-295 Flyover Project Western Henrico County Why is this being built? To improve the flow of traffic...

I-295 Flyover ProjectWestern Henrico County

Why is this being built?

To improve the flow of traffic on I-64 between Route 288 and I-295

• I-64: more than 55,000 cars/day (2005)• Estimate more than 74,000 cars/day by

2026• Congestion at I-64/I-295 interchange,

especially during rush hour

What’s being done?

What about sound walls?

The project calls for two sound walls:

1. Along I-64 east, west of Pouncey Tract Road between I-64 and the Reflections at West Creek complex.

2. Between northbound I-295 towards I-64 and the Twin Hickory neighborhoods of Waters Edge, Cobblestone Landing and Parsons Walk.

Sound wall along I-64 eastbound

Project Milestones

• April 11, 2006 – contractor began work

• Spring 2008 – Pouncey Tract Rd. widening completed

• Spring 2009 – entire project completed

How will construction affect traffic?

Lane closures

I-64 & Pouncey Tract 10 p.m.-6 a.m.I-295 7 p.m.-6 a.m.

I-64 detours to Broad St.

• Between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. periodically during the construction

• Sunday-Thursday nights • No detour during certain holidays & special events • Detour maps at www.i295flyover.com

VDOT will announce lane closures and detours several days prior to implementation.

How will information be communicated to the public?

Project web site:

www.i295flyover.comSign up for traffic alerts & other project information

VDOT Public Affairs:

(804) 524-6179

REMEMBER…SAFETY FIRST

Please drive safely through the work zone.

Project-related questions???