Norfolk Daily: I-64 Crash Delays, High-Speed Chase Arrest, School Budget Hearings
Norfolk, VA – March 5, 2026 – A tractor-trailer crash snarls I-64, a 107-mph chase ends in a wreck, and schools weigh budget priorities this week.
Norfolk drivers dealt with another rough stretch on the interstates Thursday after a tractor-trailer crash shut down eastbound I-64 for a time, backing traffic up for miles and forcing detours.
Traffic: I-64 crash triggers long backups
Transportation officials reported significant delays as crews worked the scene and moved traffic around the closure. If you are heading toward Ocean View, the HRBT, or downtown connections, expect stop-and-go conditions and check live travel updates before you go.
Public safety: 107 mph chase ends with Norfolk crash
State police say a driver clocked at 107 mph on I-264 was arrested after a pursuit that ended with a crash in Norfolk. The case is still under investigation, and it is a reminder that high-speed decisions quickly become neighborhood problems once a chase leaves the highway.
Schools: Budget hearings underway
Norfolk Public Schools posted that the School Board is holding a work session and public hearings tied to the superintendent’s proposed FY2027 operating budget. For families, this is the part of the calendar when staffing, classroom support, and program priorities get their first public airing.
On the calendar: Norfolk State home finale
Norfolk State’s men’s basketball team is back at home for its regular-season finale against Howard on Thursday night. With tournament season around the corner, it is one of the last chances to see the Spartans at home before postseason play ramps up.
Quick take
- If you have to drive during peak hours, give yourself extra time and consider alternate routes.
- If you plan to speak on the school budget, look up the meeting details and sign-up rules ahead of time.
Sources
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/tractor-trailer-crash-closes-eastbound-194137591.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/man-clocked-107-mph-264-194500773.html
https://www.npsk12.com/
https://nsuspartans.com/story.aspx?file_date=3%2F4%2F2026&filename=Spartans_Return_Home_for_Regular_Season_Finale_Against_Howard