Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 18, 2026 —

All westbound lanes of Interstate 64 in Newport News, Virginia, have been closed due to a crash. The incident occurred near the J. Clyde Morris Boulevard exit.

The closure affects traffic heading west on I-64. Specific details regarding the nature of the crash, including the number of vehicles involved, the cause, or any reported injuries, have not been provided. The contractor involved in any cleanup or traffic management has not been identified.

Authorities have not yet released an estimated time for the reopening of the westbound lanes. Drivers planning to travel westbound on Interstate 64 in the Newport News area are advised to seek alternate routes and anticipate potential delays. Information regarding specific detours or recommended alternative routes was not immediately available.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) typically provides updates on significant traffic disruptions. However, specific details about the duration of this closure or ongoing investigation related to the crash were not provided in the initial summary of the incident. The exact location of the crash relative to the J. Clyde Morris Boulevard interchange was also not specified.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available.



Story summarized from the original created by WTKR Web Staff on www.wtkr.com, see more information here.

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