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I-264 commute impacted by President Biden's visit to Virginia Beach

Biden speaks at Kempsville Rec Center in Virginia Beach
Biden speaks at Kempsville Rec Center in Virginia Beach
Posted at 1:54 PM, Feb 28, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-28 19:55:06-05

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — President Biden's visit to Virginia Beach on Tuesday had a significant impact on evening commuters.

Interstate 264 between Military Circle and Oceana Blvd. saw slow-downs, as are other roads that branch off of the highway.

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After Air Force One touched down at NAS Oceana just before 2 p.m. Tuesday, the presidential motorcade traveled along I-264 westbound.

Motorists saw rolling closures along the interstate as it makes its way to the Kempsville Recreation Center in Virginia Beach. The most likely exit from interstate 264 is Witchduck Road.

Those who live, work or attend school near the rec center should expect congestion as well.

Biden's travel from the Kempsville Recreation Center may snarl the afternoon commute for drivers along the expressway eastbound.

Prepare for delays between Witchduck Road and the London Bridge Road or First Colonial Road exits on I-264 east from as early as 4 p.m. to as late as 5:30 p.m.

A spokesperson for Virginia Beach City Public Schools said there could be some delays with transportation due to the president's visit.

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