Norfolk Daily Local Headlines: Downtown march, I-64 closures, crash cleared, measles update
Norfolk, VA – March 1, 2026 – Downtown march draws crowds; VDOT posts overnight lane closures; I-64 crash clears; measles cases rise statewide.
Downtown Norfolk: March for democracy
A large crowd marched Saturday afternoon, Feb. 28, from the federal building area toward Town Point Park, tying local concerns to the national ‘March 4 Democracy’ movement. Participants cited a mix of issues, including immigration enforcement, voting rights, and U.S. military actions overseas. Organizers said the goal was to keep pressure on elected leaders while building connections across Hampton Roads.
Roads and commuting: overnight work ramps up
Drivers should brace for a busy week of overnight lane and ramp closures tied to regional construction and maintenance. A late-February traffic alert lists multiple I-64 closures affecting the Norfolk reversible express lanes and several ramp closures and lane shifts around the Granby Street, Little Creek Road, and Tidewater Drive areas, mostly overnight and weather-permitting.
Separately, a multi-vehicle crash on I-64 East near the Tidewater Drive exit (mile marker 278) shut down all eastbound lanes Friday night, Feb. 27. The roadway later reopened after traffic backed up for roughly a couple miles and a detour was set at the Tidewater Drive exit. State police reported no serious injuries.
Health watch: measles numbers rise statewide
Virginia has reported an early-year jump in measles cases, but Hampton Roads has remained case-free so far in 2026. Health officials continue to emphasize vaccination as the most reliable protection and encourage families to double-check routine immunizations, especially for school-age children and anyone planning travel.
Quick take
- If you commute on I-64, plan extra time this week for shifting overnight closures and signed detours.
- If you were delayed Friday night near Tidewater Drive, the eastbound lanes are back open.
- With spring travel picking up, review vaccine records and talk with a clinician if you’re unsure.
Sources
- https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/norfolk-residents-march-democracy-downtown-014416675.html
- https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/news/hampton-roads-district/hampton-roads-district-weekly-traffic-alert-march-1-7-2026.php
- https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/lanes-blocked-64-east-multi-010651736.html
- https://www.whro.org/health/2026-02-27/measles-is-on-the-rise-in-virginia-but-hampton-roads-remains-case-free-so-far-this-year
