Monitor Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and I-64 Traffic Live
Access 350+ live traffic cameras across Hampton, Virginia. Our interactive map provides real-time access to live street feeds and intersection cameras throughout downtown Hampton and the Buckroe Beach area. Track real-time conditions at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, I-64 Peninsula corridor, and I-664 approaches — critical chokepoints where the Peninsula meets Southside Hampton Roads. Hampton Roads residents spent an average of 83 hours driving in the region in 2023, reflecting the intense pressure on the area's water-constrained corridors.
VIEW HAMPTON CAMERAS →Why Hampton Traffic Cameras Matter
Hampton sits at the southeastern tip of the Virginia Peninsula, where I-64 connects to the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) — the single most congested bottleneck in the entire Hampton Roads metro. The average one-way commute for local residents is approximately 21.5 minutes, though trips across the harbor frequently exceed 75 minutes during peak congestion. According to INRIX, the HRBT is ranked as one of the 100 worst traffic corridors in the United States when major metropolitan hubs like New York and Los Angeles are excluded. With 140,000 residents and proximity to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, NASA Langley Research Center, and Hampton University, the city generates concentrated traffic volumes that funnel through limited crossing points over Hampton Roads harbor.
Critical factors affecting Hampton traffic:
- Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel — 3.5-mile crossing handles 100,000+ vehicles daily with no practical alternate route
- Joint Base Langley-Eustis — military shift changes flood I-64, LaSalle Ave, and Mercury Blvd
- I-64/I-664 interchange — Peninsula's only major interstate junction
- HRBT expansion project — ongoing construction adds lanes but creates temporary disruptions
- Coliseum Central area — Mercury Blvd retail corridor generates heavy midday traffic
- Bridge-tunnel closures — high winds, accidents, or construction shut down the crossing entirely
Live cameras provide real-time visibility into these chokepoints before you commit to a route across the water.
Hampton Camera Coverage
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel: 100+ Cameras
The region's most critical crossing. 3.5-mile span connects Hampton to Norfolk across Hampton Roads harbor. Approaches, tunnel portals, and merge zones monitored continuously.
I-64 Peninsula Corridor: 120+ Cameras
Main east-west route across the Peninsula. Connects Hampton to Newport News, Williamsburg, and Richmond. Heavy commuter and military traffic throughout the day.
I-664 & Monitor-Merrimac: 80+ Cameras
North-south connector from Hampton to Suffolk and Chesapeake. Includes approaches to the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel.
Mercury Blvd & Local Routes: 50+ Cameras
Major surface arterials serving Coliseum Central, Langley AFB, Buckroe Beach, and downtown Hampton waterfront. Users can also monitor live street feeds along Settlers Landing Road and LaSalle Avenue to check for road-level gridlock near the university or base entrances.
Check Bridge-Tunnel Conditions Now
See real-time footage from HRBT approaches, tunnel portals, and I-64 merge zones. Know before you go — a tunnel incident means hour-long delays with no detour.
VIEW HAMPTON CAMERAS →Coverage: 350+ Hampton Traffic Cameras
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (I-64)
100+ cameras monitor the region's most critical crossing:
- Hampton approach (westbound) — I-64 WB from Mercury Blvd to tunnel portal
- Norfolk approach (eastbound) — I-64 EB from Willoughby Spit
- Tunnel portals — both entrances/exits monitored for incidents
- Island sections — bridge spans between tunnel segments
- Merge zones — eastbound and westbound lane merges after tunnel exits
- Peak backups — AM rush (6-9 AM eastbound), PM rush (3-7 PM westbound)
The HRBT handles 100,000+ vehicles daily through two parallel tunnels. Any incident — a stalled vehicle, fender bender, or high winds — can trigger backups exceeding 5 miles and 90 minutes. There is no practical alternate route; the nearest crossing is Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel, 15 miles west.
I-64 Peninsula Corridor
120+ cameras cover I-64 across Hampton:
- HRBT to Mercury Blvd — heaviest segment, processes all bridge-tunnel traffic
- Mercury Blvd interchange — major exit for Coliseum Central, Langley AFB
- I-664 junction — only interchange between I-64 and I-664 on the Peninsula
- Hampton Roads Center Parkway — access to Hampton Roads Convention Center
- Magruder Blvd (US-258) — connects to Fort Monroe, Phoebus, Buckroe Beach
- Toward Newport News — continues west to Jefferson Ave, Oyster Point, Williamsburg
I-64 through Hampton carries the combined traffic load of every vehicle crossing the HRBT plus local Peninsula commuters. Congestion here cascades in both directions.
I-664 Corridor
80+ cameras monitor the north-south route:
- I-64 interchange — Hampton's main junction, heavy merging traffic
- Power Plant Parkway — access to Hampton Commerce Center
- Aberdeen Road — residential access, military housing nearby
- Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel approach — southbound to Chesapeake/Suffolk
- Newport News connector — northbound to Denbigh, Oyster Point
I-664 provides an alternate path to Southside Hampton Roads via the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel. When HRBT is congested, I-664 absorbs overflow traffic — but it backs up quickly too.
HRBT Expansion Project
The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion is adding two new tunnel bores and widening I-64 approaches. During construction, expect lane shifts, reduced speeds, and temporary closures — especially overnight and on weekends. Check cameras before crossing to assess construction-related delays.
Hampton Traffic Patterns
Morning Rush (6:00-9:00 AM)
- HRBT Eastbound — Peninsula residents heading to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Naval Station Norfolk
- I-64 Eastbound to HRBT — traffic stacks from Newport News through Hampton
- Langley AFB gates — military morning shift floods LaSalle Ave, Mercury Blvd, and I-64
- NASA Langley — research staff arriving via Commander Shepard Blvd
Midday Traffic (10:00 AM-2:00 PM)
- Mercury Blvd — retail and dining traffic at Coliseum Central, Power Plant, Peninsula Town Center
- HRBT — reduced but steady traffic; construction work may cause lane restrictions
- Fort Monroe — visitor and residential traffic via US-258
Afternoon Rush (3:00-7:00 PM)
- HRBT Westbound — Norfolk/Virginia Beach workers returning to the Peninsula
- I-64 Westbound from HRBT — backups extend onto the bridge-tunnel itself
- Langley AFB — afternoon shift change (3-4 PM) floods outbound routes
- I-664 Northbound — Southside workers heading to Hampton/Newport News via Monitor-Merrimac
Evening and Weekends
- HRBT — recreational traffic to/from Norfolk, Virginia Beach entertainment districts
- Buckroe Beach — summer weekend traffic on Pembroke Ave, Mercury Blvd
- Fort Monroe — weekend visitors to the national monument and beaches
- Hampton Coliseum events — concerts and shows generate concentrated traffic on Mercury Blvd and I-64
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BUILD YOUR ROUTE →Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel: The Critical Crossing
The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) is a 3.5-mile crossing of Hampton Roads harbor connecting Hampton to Norfolk. It is the most heavily trafficked and delay-prone corridor in the entire Hampton Roads region. According to VDOT research, real-time visual monitoring is instrumental in providing an accurate representation of roadway conditions during the extensive bridge-tunnel expansions that define current Peninsula transit. Traffic safety remains a critical priority as fatal crashes in regional work zones have shown an upward trend in 2025, and in 2023, Hampton recorded 3,404 total motor vehicle accidents.
Key facts:
- Length — 3.5 miles (bridge spans + two parallel tunnels)
- Traffic volume — 100,000+ vehicles daily
- Toll — Variable electronic tolling (E-ZPass / Pay-by-Plate)
- Lanes — Currently 2 lanes each direction; expansion adding 2 more tunnel bores
- No alternate route — Monitor-Merrimac is 15 miles west; Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is 20+ miles north
Why backups are severe: The HRBT funnels four lanes of I-64 into two tunnel lanes in each direction. This merge zone is the primary bottleneck. Even without incidents, rush-hour delays of 30-60 minutes are routine. When an accident occurs inside the tunnel, traffic stops completely — emergency vehicles must navigate through the same two lanes, and there is nowhere for stopped traffic to go.
Camera coverage strategy:
- Check the Hampton approach cameras first to assess westbound backup length
- Monitor tunnel portal cameras for incident indicators (stopped traffic, emergency lights)
- Watch Norfolk approach cameras for eastbound congestion
- If HRBT is backed up, check I-664/Monitor-Merrimac cameras as an alternate
HRBT Closure Conditions
The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel closes entirely during:
- High winds — sustained winds above 40 mph or gusts exceeding 60 mph
- Major accidents — tunnel incidents requiring full closure for emergency response
- Severe weather — hurricanes, tropical storms, nor'easters
- Construction phases — overnight full closures during expansion work
When HRBT closes, all traffic diverts to I-664 and Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel, which also has closure thresholds. Check cameras on both crossings before leaving.
Joint Base Langley-Eustis
Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) is one of the largest military installations in the Hampton Roads region, combining Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis. The base employs thousands of active-duty military personnel, civilian workers, and contractors.
Traffic impact:
- Gate traffic — morning and afternoon shift changes at LaSalle Ave and Armistead Ave gates
- I-64 congestion — military commuters from Newport News, Williamsburg, and Southside add to interstate volumes
- Mercury Blvd — primary commercial corridor for base personnel, consistently heavy traffic
- Security delays — random 100% ID checks at gates cause backup onto public roads
NASA Langley Research Center is adjacent to Langley AFB, adding another 3,400+ employees to the same traffic corridors. Commander Shepard Blvd provides direct access but feeds onto already-congested local roads.
Weather Impacts on Hampton Traffic
Hampton's coastal location means weather plays a significant role in traffic conditions.
Hurricanes and tropical storms (June-November):
- HRBT and Monitor-Merrimac close during high winds
- Storm surge flooding affects low-lying areas near Buckroe, Phoebus, and downtown waterfront
- Evacuation routes (I-64 westbound) experience extreme congestion
Nor'easters (October-April):
- Similar wind-driven closures of bridge-tunnels
- Coastal flooding along Hampton Roads harbor
- Freezing rain creates hazardous conditions on bridges and overpasses
Summer thunderstorms:
- Sudden downpours reduce visibility on HRBT bridge spans
- Localized flooding at underpasses along Mercury Blvd
- Brief but intense — typically 30-60 minutes
Fog:
- Hampton Roads harbor generates dense fog, particularly in spring and fall mornings
- HRBT bridge sections affected; reduced speed zones activated
- Cameras help assess visibility conditions before committing to the crossing
VDOT 511 Virginia
All Hampton cameras are maintained by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). For official alerts, road closures, and construction updates:
- Call 511 (Virginia travel info line)
- Visit 511Virginia.org (VDOT traffic portal)
- Download 511VA app (iOS/Android)
TrafficVision aggregates VDOT feeds for easier browsing and comparison across Hampton Roads.
Related Hampton Roads Coverage
Hampton traffic is interconnected with the entire Hampton Roads metro region. Check cameras in neighboring cities:
- Chesapeake Traffic Cameras — Bowers Hill Interchange, I-64, I-464, Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel
- Norfolk Traffic Cameras — Downtown Tunnel, Naval Station Norfolk, I-264
- Virginia Beach Traffic Cameras — I-264, Virginia Beach Blvd, Oceanfront
- Newport News Traffic Cameras — I-64, Jefferson Ave, Oyster Point
- Portsmouth Traffic Cameras — Midtown Tunnel, I-264, US-17
All Hampton Roads cities share VDOT camera feeds for seamless regional monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic cameras are in Hampton?
Hampton has 350+ VDOT traffic cameras covering I-64, I-664, US-258, Mercury Blvd, and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel approaches. Cameras monitor all major corridors, tunnel portals, and key interchanges.
Are Hampton traffic cameras free?
Yes. All VDOT traffic cameras are publicly accessible 24/7 at no cost. TrafficVision aggregates feeds from 600+ sources, including VDOT, for easier browsing across Hampton Roads.
How often do Hampton cameras update?
VDOT cameras refresh every 5-15 seconds. Feeds are real-time, not delayed or archived. Image quality varies by camera age and location.
What causes the worst Hampton traffic?
The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel is the primary bottleneck. Rush-hour delays of 30-60 minutes are routine, and tunnel incidents can cause 90+ minute backups with no alternate route. Military shift changes at Langley-Eustis and HRBT construction compound congestion.
Is there an alternate route when HRBT is backed up?
The only practical alternate crossing is I-664 via the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel, about 15 miles west. It adds significant distance but avoids HRBT entirely. Check cameras on both crossings before choosing your route.
Where can I find Hampton street feeds?
You can find live Hampton street feeds and intersection cameras by using our interactive map, which aggregates VDOT data for major surface routes like Mercury Boulevard and Magruder Boulevard.
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