Part of Norfolk's Hampton Boulevard to close Saturday near base

Posted to: Military News Norfolk Transportation and Traffic

By Steve Stone
The Virginian-Pilot
© May 15, 2008

NORFOLK

People heading south from the Norfolk Naval Station on Saturday should expect to use a detour if they travel on Hampton Boulevard.

City officials said Thursday that southbound lanes of Hampton Boulevard between D Avenue and North Gate Road will be closed from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. to allow crews to make repairs to railroad tracks crossing the road in that area.

Southbound traffic will be diverted into the northbound inside lane using the center median opening at D Avenue. Traffic will be diverted back into the southbound lane at North Gate Road. The lanes are expected to reopen for evening traffic.

Off-duty police officers will be on hand to assist with traffic control at the signalied intersection at North Gate Road.