Temporary traffic light to be installed at New Kent intersection until 2027

A temporary traffic light will close the current Interstate 64 westbound ramp in New Kent for more than two years.

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A temporary traffic signal will be coming to New Kent County due to the Interstate 64 expansion and will close an exit ramp until 2027.

Virginia’s Department of Transportation announced that starting in September 2024, a signal will be placed at the intersection of New Kent Highway (Route 33) and the Interstate 64 westbound exit ramp. The current ramp for will be closed to all traffic for at least two years.

The left lane on the two-lane highway on Route 33/249 eastbound will be a left-turn only ramp. Through traffic will utilize the right lane.

The highway expansion project is expected to be completed by Summer 2027.