Chesapeake Daily Local Headlines: power bills, road work, and election dates
Chesapeake, VA – March 1, 2026 – City presses Dominion on higher electric bills, major I-64/I-664 work ramps up, and April special election info lands.
Here are the latest Chesapeake headlines filed over the past few days, with a focus on what could affect your wallet, your commute, and your calendar.
City asks for details on higher electric bills
City leaders say many residents have reported higher-than-typical electric bills recently. The city manager has formally requested information from Dominion Energy and says the correspondence (and any response) will be shared through the City Council page.
If you are seeing a sudden jump, it may be worth gathering a few recent bills and noting any changes in usage, rate plan, or billing period so you can compare before contacting the utility.
Commute watch: overnight closures on key corridors
A weekly transportation bulletin for Hampton Roads lists several overnight closures and work zones that touch Chesapeake. Highlights include ramp work near Greenbrier Parkway on I-64 and upcoming express-lane closures in the Indian River Road to I-464 stretch, generally timed for nighttime to reduce disruption.
- Plan extra time for late-night and early-morning drives, especially if you use I-64 or I-664 connections.
- Check real-time conditions before you go, since weather can shift schedules.
April 21 special election: dates to know
The city has posted a voters guide for Virginia’s statewide special election on Tuesday, April 21, focused on a proposed constitutional amendment. Early in-person voting is set to begin Friday, March 6, with additional deadlines in April for mail ballots and registration updates.
- Early voting begins: March 6
- Mail ballot application deadline: April 10
- Registration/update deadline: April 14
Recent traffic incident: I-664 backup near Bowers Hill
Drivers also dealt with a multi-vehicle crash on I-664 northbound near the Bowers Hill interchange that closed multiple lanes and created several miles of backups. Even when crashes clear quickly, that interchange can stay slow for a while, so alternate routes can pay off during peak times.
Sources
- https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=657
- https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/news/hampton-roads-district/hampton-roads-district-weekly-traffic-alert-march-1-7-2026.php
- https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=667
- https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=666
- https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/multi-vehicle-collision-causes-significant-222210893.html
