Norfolk Daily Headlines: Airport Bonds, I-64 Crash, Schools, Navy

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Norfolk, VA – February 28, 2026 – Airport financing moves ahead, an I-64 crash snarls traffic, schools name an acting chief, and base leadership changes.


Airport: financing plan cleared for major upgrades

Norfolk City Council has approved a $400 million bond financing plan tied to Norfolk International Airport improvements. The plan is structured so it does not rely on city tax dollars, but it clears a key step needed under federal rules so the airport authority can move forward with borrowing.

Airport leaders have described a broader, roughly $1 billion package of completed and planned work, including an international arrivals facility, a multi-gate expansion, and terminal modernization.

Traffic: I-64 crash overnight; more lane shifts coming

A multi-vehicle crash early Saturday shut down all eastbound lanes of I-64 in Norfolk near the Tidewater Drive exit, backing traffic up for nearly two miles. Authorities reported no injuries, but drivers faced a detour while crews worked the scene.

Separately, state transportation officials flagged additional overnight lane closures and ramp work coming to the I-64 corridor in Norfolk as the express lanes construction continues into early March. If you commute through the Granby Street-to-Chesapeake Boulevard stretch, expect changing patterns during night hours.

Schools: superintendent named ‘acting’ during state licensure delay

The Norfolk School Board voted 7-0 to name Dr. Jeffrey Rose as acting superintendent while his superintendent license is processed by the Virginia Board of Education. The board also amended his contract, which keeps a $290,000 annual salary.

School leaders said the move is meant to maintain continuity and keep district initiatives moving while the state review is resolved, with a possible licensing decision date in late March.

Military: new commanding officer at Naval Station Norfolk

Naval Station Norfolk held a change-of-command ceremony this week, with Capt. Ray Glenn taking over as the installation’s 53rd commanding officer. Glenn previously served at the base as executive officer and has held a mix of sea and shore assignments across the fleet.

Also on the radar

The Virginia Arts Festival says it has expanded its 2026 season lineup with additional performances across genres, building on a busy spring schedule in and around downtown.

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