Accident, holiday traffic snarl I-64; VDOT set to pave part of I-64 east this week

A combination of a traffic accident and motorists headed home after the Easter holiday managed to snarl traffic last night (Sunday) in both directions on Interstate 64 through New Kent County. And this week, nighttime paving work on I-64 east is expected to cause more delays.

A three-vehicle accident occurring last night around 8 p.m. near the 213-mile marker on eastbound I-64 resulted in a five-mile backup. Traffic was allowed to bypass the scene using the road’s right shoulder. By 9 p.m., all lanes had reopened but a residual three-mile backup remained. State police said there were no injuries as a result of the crash.

By 6:30 p.m. last night, holiday traffic westbound on I-64 helped create a seven-mile backup extending back into New Kent from the Henrico County line. That traffic jam cleared up two hours later.

VDOT, meanwhile, has scheduled paving work on eastbound I-64 between the 208- and 224-mile markers for this Tuesday-Thursday (April 22-24) from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Motorists headed east those nights can expect delays since traffic is to be restricted to one lane. Crews will be working to pave the right lane.