Construction Nov. 2013Dec. 2016

Creating an efficient, connected transportation network

Martin Luther King (MLK) Extension

Project SummaryThe Elizabeth River Tunnels (ERT) Project involves design, build, finance and operations and maintenance activities for approximately 50 lane miles of roadway to include:

New two-lane tunnel adjacent to the existing Midtown Tunnel.

Interchange improvements in Norfolk at Brambleton Ave./Hampton Blvd.

Extending the MLK Freeway in Portsmouth from London Blvd. to I-264 with a partial interchange at High St.

Rehabilitation of the existing Midtown and Downtown tunnels.

MLK Extension BenefitsExtending the MLK Freeway from London Blvd. to I-264 with a partial interchange at High St. will:

Provide more direct access between the Midtown and Downtown tunnels.

Add a shorter, more direct route to the Downtown Tunnel from Portsmouth.

Allow motorists to easily choose between the Midtown or Downtown tunnels.

Better communicate traffic conditions via changeable message signs on the MLK Freeway.

MLK Tolling RatesTolling on the MLK Freeway will begin once the extension is complete. For more information on tolling rates for the MLK Extension, visit our FAQ page on www.driveERT.com.

A vehicle taking a local trip in Portsmouth entering or exiting the MLK Extension from the High St. or London Blvd. ramps will not pay a toll.Portsmouth

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ERC Headquarters

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For Information about the Elizabeth River Tunnels Project: VisitDriveERT.com Call1-855-ERT-ROAD(378-7623)

Social Media:

Twitter:@DriveERT

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For real time traffic information:

511virginia.org

HighwayAdvisoryRadio(HAR):1680AM

VDOTTrafficInfoLine:757-361-3016

New Construction

Operations & Maintenance

Additional Incident Response Areas

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Lane closuresI-264 East (Beginning 4th Quarter 2013)

Right lane and right shoulder closed between Portsmouth Blvd. and east of Des Moines Ave.

I-264 West (Beginning 1st Quarter 2014) Right lane and right shoulder closed from east

of Des Moines Ave. to east of Frederick Blvd.

Ramp closures Permanent closure of I-264 East Des Moines

Ave. off-ramp in 4th Quarter 2013.

Permanent closure of I-264 West South St. on-ramp in 1st Quarter 2014.

Temporary closure of the Frederick Blvd. off-ramp from I-264 East for up to 18 months in 1st Quarter 2014.

Detours

Des Moines Ave. Off-ramp From I-264 East:

Take the I-264 East Effingham St. ramp.

South St. On-ramp From South St.:

Travel east toward the Effingham St. on-ramp to access I-264 West. Specific detour routes for both vehicular and truck traffic can be found on DriveERT.com.

Frederick Blvd. Off-ramp From I-264 East:

Take the I-264 East Portsmouth Blvd. ramp.

Additional Closures and Detours for Construction Activities

Short-term closure of London Blvd. East on-ramp to MLK Freeway North in 4th Quarter 2013.

Short-term closure of MLK Freeway South off-ramp to London Blvd. East in 4th Quarter 2013.

Permanent closure of Harbor Dr. corridor to through traffic in 2nd Quarter 2014.

Re-configuration of MacArthur Ave. with connection to Queen St. in 2nd Quarter 2014.

No access to Harbor Dr. from Queen St. begins in 2nd Quarter 2014.

Re-configuration of King St. to County St. with connection to Meander Rd. in 3rd Quarter 2014.

MLK Construction Overview

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Pedestrian Bridge ImprovementsThe pedestrian bridge near Frederick Blvd. will close for up to nine months in 2nd Quarter 2014 for removal and replacement.

Portsmouth Blvd. Interchange

Frederick Blvd. Interchange

Effingham St. Interchange

Future MLK Extension

MLKFreeway

Future MLK Extension

LegendRamp closure (permanent)

Ramp closure (temporary)

Lane/road closure

New road construction

New MLK construction

Detour ramps

South St. On-ramp

Des Moines Ave. Off-ramp

Portsmouth

City of Portsmouth