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D-Dey65

In my April 2019 trip to NYC, I had to stop and get gas in Doswell. Gas is more expensive than most of the state due to the close proximity of Kings Dominion.

But what I didn't find out about until I examined it on Google Maps today, was that there is a stub of the proposed eastbound lane west of I-95, and a widened bridge over the CSX RF&P Subdivision for the proposed westbound lanes.

https://www.google.com/maps/@37.8446977,-77.4558819,177m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en

Seems pretty obvious how traffic was supposed to move had this been built.




plain

Quote from: D-Dey65 on June 12, 2019, 02:52:32 PM
In my April 2019 trip to NYC, I had to stop and get gas in Doswell. Gas is more expensive than most of the state due to the close proximity of Kings Dominion.

But what I didn't find out about until I examined it on Google Maps today, was that there is a stub of the proposed eastbound lane west of I-95, and a widened bridge over the CSX RF&P Subdivision for the proposed westbound lanes.

https://www.google.com/maps/@37.8446977,-77.4558819,177m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en

Seems pretty obvious how traffic was supposed to move had this been built.

Yeah that was designed that way in case growth occurred in that area (which it still hasn't and probably won't for a long time). Actually there is more growth at the next exit to the north (Exit 104). A rather nice sized subdivision exists at that exit to the east. Ironically, Exit 104 is also the location of some of the cheapest gas in VA... all you had to do is travel 6 more miles.
Newark born, Richmond bred

sprjus4

#4077
Quote from: plain on June 12, 2019, 07:56:45 PM
Quote from: D-Dey65 on June 12, 2019, 02:52:32 PM
In my April 2019 trip to NYC, I had to stop and get gas in Doswell. Gas is more expensive than most of the state due to the close proximity of Kings Dominion.

But what I didn't find out about until I examined it on Google Maps today, was that there is a stub of the proposed eastbound lane west of I-95, and a widened bridge over the CSX RF&P Subdivision for the proposed westbound lanes.

https://www.google.com/maps/@37.8446977,-77.4558819,177m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en

Seems pretty obvious how traffic was supposed to move had this been built.

Yeah that was designed that way in case growth occurred in that area (which it still hasn't and probably won't for a long time). Actually there is more growth at the next exit to the north (Exit 104). A rather nice sized subdivision exists at that exit to the east. Ironically, Exit 104 is also the location of some of the cheapest gas in VA... all you had to do is travel 6 more miles.
Exit 3 (US-460) off of I-295 south of Petersburg is also a good place to get cheap gas. A nice detour as well heading back to Hampton Roads especially during peak hours when I-64 and I-664 are a mess. Too bad they didn't build that toll road - I'd be on it every trip north no questions asked. Might even have taken it to link with I-85 South over US-58. Only 19 additional miles, and if you consider 70 mph (didn't they talk about 75 mph at one point?) interstate speeds all the way, I'd prefer that over US-58. And avoids that little Emporia thing. But it's moot today because only a 35 - 55 mph non-divided highway exists thanks to corruption in Richmond.

LM117

#4078
US-29 in Danville is finally back to normal.

(Behind paywall)

https://www.godanriver.com/news/local/repair-work-on-danville-expressway-complete/article_d876330d-9bbf-54e6-a01d-332880720087.html

QuoteAfter a six-month emergency repair to a part of the Danville Expressway, the busy roadway is back to normal.

The Virginia Department of Transportation has opened all lanes of U.S. 29 near Barkers Branch and lifted all travel restrictions, according to the city.

An 84-inch underground pipe failed late last year causing VDOT to shut down the northbound lanes. A detour was in place at first, then crews rerouted northbound traffic to a southbound traffic lane.

In May, the northbound lanes reopened, but southbound traffic was still restricted to one lane to allow for repairs to the southbound bridge, the city reported.
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sprjus4

Quote from: ftballfan on June 16, 2019, 10:53:30 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on June 15, 2019, 03:46:26 PM
Quote from: ftballfan on June 15, 2019, 03:40:10 PM
I'm in Winchester for the weekend and I've seen a few cutout shields:(https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1757722,-78.1656387,3a,75y,239.33h,78.32t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s_bCcqxQhhJpONtFmzAwEUw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3D_bCcqxQhhJpONtFmzAwEUw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D68.42956%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en)
(https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1829064,-78.1535521,3a,15.4y,28.63h,90.39t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1syRIJOKsSqytBl6gVZ7N0Eg!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DyRIJOKsSqytBl6gVZ7N0Eg%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D84.24339%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en)

There's a full set on the trifecta of US routes just before you get to I-81, but I didn't know about those on the side streets.
Speaking of the Winchester area, it appears that US-522 between the WV line and SR-37 was upgraded to divided highway on the cheap as I was able to tell that one side (usually the southbound side) has much steeper climbs and drops as well as more driveways
That's how thousands of miles of Virginia's arterial highway system (system of 4-lane divided highways across the state) were upgraded through the 60s, 70s, and 80s. The original road was left in place, and a new parallel roadway built next to it. Newer upgrades after that have seemed to reconstruct both lanes though - like a lot of US-58 across Southern Virginia for example. Those new stretches have 12 foot lanes, gentle grades, and a lot of time some sort of paved shoulder (5-10 ft) and good sight visibility. And quite frankly, the highways IMO that could easily handle 65 mph - but that's another topic.

ftballfan

Quote from: sprjus4 on June 16, 2019, 11:03:37 PM
Quote from: ftballfan on June 16, 2019, 10:53:30 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on June 15, 2019, 03:46:26 PM
Quote from: ftballfan on June 15, 2019, 03:40:10 PM
I'm in Winchester for the weekend and I've seen a few cutout shields:(https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1757722,-78.1656387,3a,75y,239.33h,78.32t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s_bCcqxQhhJpONtFmzAwEUw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3D_bCcqxQhhJpONtFmzAwEUw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D68.42956%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en)
(https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1829064,-78.1535521,3a,15.4y,28.63h,90.39t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1syRIJOKsSqytBl6gVZ7N0Eg!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DyRIJOKsSqytBl6gVZ7N0Eg%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D84.24339%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en)

There's a full set on the trifecta of US routes just before you get to I-81, but I didn't know about those on the side streets.
Speaking of the Winchester area, it appears that US-522 between the WV line and SR-37 was upgraded to divided highway on the cheap as I was able to tell that one side (usually the southbound side) has much steeper climbs and drops as well as more driveways
That's how thousands of miles of Virginia's arterial highway system (system of 4-lane divided highways across the state) were upgraded through the 60s, 70s, and 80s. The original road was left in place, and a new parallel roadway built next to it. Newer upgrades after that have seemed to reconstruct both lanes though - like a lot of US-58 across Southern Virginia for example. Those new stretches have 12 foot lanes, gentle grades, and a lot of time some sort of paved shoulder (5-10 ft) and good sight visibility. And quite frankly, the highways IMO that could easily handle 65 mph - but that's another topic.
It's a good thing US-522 in the Winchester area isn't higher than 55. If the speed limit were 65, cars would probably try to run 70-75 on the substandard southbound roadway. I also noticed the group of crosses on SB 522 just south of the bell tower (and the start of the divided highway). There also may or may not have been an airtime hill near the group of crosses

sprjus4

Quote from: ftballfan on June 16, 2019, 11:14:08 PM
It's a good thing US-522 in the Winchester area isn't higher than 55. If the speed limit were 65, cars would probably try to run 70-75 on the substandard southbound roadway. I also noticed the group of crosses on SB 522 just south of the bell tower (and the start of the divided highway). There also may or may not have been an airtime hill near the group of crosses
Could be 60 mph. A lot of other highways in Virginia of similar design hold 60 mph speed limits. Here's one example on US-58 between Martinsville and Danville. Very hilly, 10 foot lanes, narrow shoulders, blind crossings, etc.

But I agree on highways like that, no higher than 60 mph. Just too dangerous.

Newer completed stretches of highway, like this section of US-58 between Franklin and Emporia could easily be 65 mph. Gentle curves, flat, 12 foot lanes, paved shoulders, good sight distance, etc.

Then there's stretches of highway like US-17 in Chesapeake, that have a cross-section of a rural interstate, limited-access right of way, though due to a few at-grade intersections, is posted at 55 mph. It has not been raised to Virginia's maximum allowable 60 mph on non-freeways due to it being located in the City of Chesapeake, and the maximum speed limit permitted on city-maintained roadways is 55 mph. Funny though, as you cross into North Carolina, you're greeted by "Speed Limit 60" signs. Just about everybody already runs 65-70 mph anyways either way, and quite frankly could easily handle 65 mph if Virginia law permitted that, ditto to NC's portion. In North Carolina, it's limited-access throughout as well. As soon as you get on the Elizabeth City bypass, the cross-section is the same, but because grade separations exist instead of intersections, the speed limit jumps to as high as 70 mph.

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Quote from: ftballfan on June 16, 2019, 11:14:08 PM
Quote from: sprjus4 on June 16, 2019, 11:03:37 PM
Quote from: ftballfan on June 16, 2019, 10:53:30 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on June 15, 2019, 03:46:26 PM
Quote from: ftballfan on June 15, 2019, 03:40:10 PM
I'm in Winchester for the weekend and I've seen a few cutout shields:(https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1757722,-78.1656387,3a,75y,239.33h,78.32t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s_bCcqxQhhJpONtFmzAwEUw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3D_bCcqxQhhJpONtFmzAwEUw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D68.42956%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en)
(https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1829064,-78.1535521,3a,15.4y,28.63h,90.39t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1syRIJOKsSqytBl6gVZ7N0Eg!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DyRIJOKsSqytBl6gVZ7N0Eg%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D84.24339%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en)

There's a full set on the trifecta of US routes just before you get to I-81, but I didn't know about those on the side streets.
Speaking of the Winchester area, it appears that US-522 between the WV line and SR-37 was upgraded to divided highway on the cheap as I was able to tell that one side (usually the southbound side) has much steeper climbs and drops as well as more driveways
That's how thousands of miles of Virginia's arterial highway system (system of 4-lane divided highways across the state) were upgraded through the 60s, 70s, and 80s. The original road was left in place, and a new parallel roadway built next to it. Newer upgrades after that have seemed to reconstruct both lanes though - like a lot of US-58 across Southern Virginia for example. Those new stretches have 12 foot lanes, gentle grades, and a lot of time some sort of paved shoulder (5-10 ft) and good sight visibility. And quite frankly, the highways IMO that could easily handle 65 mph - but that's another topic.
It's a good thing US-522 in the Winchester area isn't higher than 55. If the speed limit were 65, cars would probably try to run 70-75 on the substandard southbound roadway. I also noticed the group of crosses on SB 522 just south of the bell tower (and the start of the divided highway). There also may or may not have been an airtime hill near the group of crosses

I loved driving on that roadway, but can definitely see trouble with some of those hills if one were going too fast.

sprjus4

Let's compromise - Speed Limit 57.5 mph :bigass:

Beltway

CTB APPROVES FY 2020-2025 SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, ADOPTS SAFETY PERFORMANCE TARGETS, AND INVESTS IN RAIL INDUSTRIAL ACCESS PROJECT
https://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/statewide/2019/ctb-approves-fy-2020-2025-six-year-improvement-program-adopts-safety-performance-targets-and-invests-in-rail-industrial-access6-19-2019.asp

Excerpts:

At its June meeting, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budgets for the Commonwealth Transportation Fund, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), as well as the FY 2020-2025 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP), which allocated a record $22.9 billion to highway, rail, and public transportation projects over the next six fiscal years beginning July 1, 2019.

. . . . . . . . . .

VDOT's annual budget for FY 2020 is $6.4 billion, representing a 17% increase from the FY 2019 budget.  The increase is primarily driven by the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission's contribution to the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project.
The annual budget is based on the most recent official state revenue forecast from December 2018 and estimated federal funding.
The breakdown:
$402.4 million — Debt service
$2.2 billion — Road maintenance and operations (includes city and county street payments)
$589.3 million — Support to other agencies, tolls, administration and other programs
$2.7 billion — Construction
$485.1 million — Funding dedicated to Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads regions for local and regional transportation projects
$6.4 billion — Total VDOT annual budget

. . . . . . . . . .

A $12.6 million contract was awarded to A&J Development and Excavation Inc. of Mt. Crawford, to replace a bridge built in 1965 which carries Route 11 over Interstate 81 in Rockingham County, part of VDOT's Staunton District.  The new bridge will be constructed about 60 feet south of the existing structure.  Additional work will include installing signals at the intersection with the I-81 north exit and entrance ramps to improve traffic flow.  Completion is expected in spring 2021.

A $9.1 million contract was awarded to Corman Kokosing Construction Company of Annapolis Junction, Md., to rehabilitate a bridge carrying Interstate 195 south over Route 76 (Powhite Parkway) in the City of Richmond.  Construction on this Richmond District project will be completed in stages to consistently allow two lanes of moving traffic to minimize disruption to motorists.  Completion is expected in late winter 2021.
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D-Dey65

Another thing about VA 161. I found this in the history section of the Wikipedia article;

Quote"The route began at U.S. Routes 1 and 301 at Terminal Avenue, a location known as "Stop 9" on the Richmond-Petersburg Interurban Electric Railway. A large neon sign and arrow at the intersection of Terminal Avenue and Jefferson Davis Highway on the southwest corner urged northbound motorists to consider the bypass. The sign survived into the 1970s. {{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}"


That citation tag may have been there since 2007, but I want to see some info on the "Stop 9" sign now.

Beltway

Nice improvement, I have driven thru the ramps several times.



VDOT finishes upgrade of Thornburg interchange on Interstate 95
THE FREE LANCE—STAR  6-26-2019

The Interstate 95 Thornburg exit upgrades include a new overpass, turn lanes at ramps and sidewalks.

The revamped Interstate 95 interchange in Thornburg is fully open for traffic, more than two months ahead of schedule, the Virginia Department of Transportation announced Wednesday morning.

Work on the $22.4 million project, which includes a redesigned and widened overpass, started in September 2017.

"By replacing a bridge that was original to the interstate system, we have removed a piece of infrastructure
that was structurally deficient and replaced it with an overpass that reflects the region's needs and will serve future generations,"  VDOT Fredericksburg District Administrator said Marcie Parker said in a news release.

The overpass was expanded from two to four lanes and turn lanes were added at the I—95 ramps. Sidewalks also were added to the bridge and a portion of Mudd Tavern Road.

The interchange also has a new layout, "an off-set diamond design ... selected to minimize the right-of-way required for the road and ramp improvements,"  local VDOT spokeswoman Kelly Hannon said in the release.


https://www.fredericksburg.com/news/local/vdot-finishes-upgrade-of-thornburg-interchange-on-interstate/article_c17dc803-0408-5870-aedb-6365e92a07d3.html

https://www.virginiadot.org/projects/resources/Fredericksburg/Exit_118_Design_Overview.pdf
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famartin

Is the use of Fredericksburg as a control city relatively new?  I noticed most places between DC and Richmond just use those two, but a few spots do use Fredericksburg, like at 123.

Beltway

Quote from: famartin on June 26, 2019, 10:43:36 PM
Is the use of Fredericksburg as a control city relatively new?  I noticed most places between DC and Richmond just use those two, but a few spots do use Fredericksburg, like at 123.

I hadn't really noticed that, but one thing that I have noticed is the new name for US-1 Exit 126, formerly Massaponax and now Spotsylvania.  Not sure exactly when it was changed.
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Mapmikey

Quote from: Beltway on June 26, 2019, 11:21:43 PM
Quote from: famartin on June 26, 2019, 10:43:36 PM
Is the use of Fredericksburg as a control city relatively new?  I noticed most places between DC and Richmond just use those two, but a few spots do use Fredericksburg, like at 123.

I hadn't really noticed that, but one thing that I have noticed is the new name for US-1 Exit 126, formerly Massaponax and now Spotsylvania.  Not sure exactly when it was changed.

The change to Spotsylvania was in the neighborhood of 15 years ago.

Fredericksburg has been a control city on parts of I-95 north of Fredericksburg at least 24 years.  For sure at the Quantico MCB exit, the Triangle exit and the Stafford CH exit

Beltway

Quote from: Mapmikey on June 27, 2019, 06:28:21 AM
Quote from: Beltway on June 26, 2019, 11:21:43 PM
I have noticed is the new name for US-1 Exit 126, formerly Massaponax and now Spotsylvania.  Not sure exactly when it was changed.
The change to Spotsylvania was in the neighborhood of 15 years ago.

So about the time that the segment of the Spotsylvania Parkway was opened between US-1 and VA-208, providing a fairly direct connection between the interchange and Spotsylvania C.H.

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Mapmikey

Quote from: Beltway on June 27, 2019, 06:56:58 AM
Quote from: Mapmikey on June 27, 2019, 06:28:21 AM
Quote from: Beltway on June 26, 2019, 11:21:43 PM
I have noticed is the new name for US-1 Exit 126, formerly Massaponax and now Spotsylvania.  Not sure exactly when it was changed.
The change to Spotsylvania was in the neighborhood of 15 years ago.

So about the time that the segment of the Spotsylvania Parkway was opened between US-1 and VA-208, providing a fairly direct connection between the interchange and Spotsylvania C.H.



Not Spotsylvania Pkwy, but rather SR 711 Southpoint Parkway much closer to I-95, which is signed from US 1 to get to Spotsylvania - https://goo.gl/maps/EXyDHd1Fy6UjSkPW8.  This opened in 2004.

sprjus4

Quote from: Mapmikey on June 27, 2019, 07:48:06 AM
Quote from: Beltway on June 27, 2019, 06:56:58 AM
Quote from: Mapmikey on June 27, 2019, 06:28:21 AM
Quote from: Beltway on June 26, 2019, 11:21:43 PM
I have noticed is the new name for US-1 Exit 126, formerly Massaponax and now Spotsylvania.  Not sure exactly when it was changed.
The change to Spotsylvania was in the neighborhood of 15 years ago.

So about the time that the segment of the Spotsylvania Parkway was opened between US-1 and VA-208, providing a fairly direct connection between the interchange and Spotsylvania C.H.



Not Spotsylvania Pkwy, but rather SR 711 Southpoint Parkway much closer to I-95, which is signed from US 1 to get to Spotsylvania - https://goo.gl/maps/EXyDHd1Fy6UjSkPW8.  This opened in 2004.
Both roads opened around the same time, and both provide a direct connection. It was probably because two modern connections were now open, and could be signed off of I-95.

A connection existed before, and still shows as being "1 minute faster"  on Google, but it was narrow 2-lane roads that was probably inadequate to be signed by I-95.

Beltway

Quote from: sprjus4 on June 27, 2019, 09:56:48 AM
Quote from: Mapmikey on June 27, 2019, 07:48:06 AM
Not Spotsylvania Pkwy, but rather SR 711 Southpoint Parkway much closer to I-95, which is signed from US 1 to get to Spotsylvania - https://goo.gl/maps/EXyDHd1Fy6UjSkPW8.  This opened in 2004.
Both roads opened around the same time, and both provide a direct connection. It was probably because two modern connections were now open, and could be signed off of I-95.
A connection existed before, and still shows as being "1 minute faster"  on Google, but it was narrow 2-lane roads that was probably inadequate to be signed by I-95.

Yes the point being that the interchange connected poorly with Spotsylvania C.H. before then, and now connects well enough to use Spotsylvania as the exit name / control city (town).
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I have been seeing this bridge under construction on I-64.
A new connector highway about halfway between VA-105 and Denbigh Boulevard.

Atkinson Boulevard: Warwick Boulevard to Jefferson Avenue
https://apps.nnva.gov/ps/Project.aspx

Project Description
Atkinson Blvd four lane divided roadway with bridge over CSX and I-64, City administered project.  New roadway between Warwick Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue, north of Denbigh Boulevard and south of Fort Eustis Boulevard.

Awarded:  25-Sep-2017
Completion:  30-Nov-2020
Contract Amount: $51,992,198.41
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Quote from: Beltway on June 27, 2019, 09:32:18 PM
I have been seeing this bridge under construction on I-64.
A new connector highway about halfway between VA-105 and Denbigh Boulevard.

Atkinson Boulevard: Warwick Boulevard to Jefferson Avenue
https://apps.nnva.gov/ps/Project.aspx

Project Description
Atkinson Blvd four lane divided roadway with bridge over CSX and I-64, City administered project.  New roadway between Warwick Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue, north of Denbigh Boulevard and south of Fort Eustis Boulevard.

Awarded:  25-Sep-2017
Completion:  30-Nov-2020
Contract Amount: $51,992,198.41
Correct. They had been talking about that road for years, and I was glad to finally see it getting underway last year. It's a needed connection that should alleviate congestion on other routes such as Warwick and Jefferson, and also will cut down on people's commutes between the two roads.

The project is a city project, though is being coordinated with VDOT as it's constructing a new bridge over the interstate.

Part of the roadway already existed as a 2-lane local street on the Warwick side for Mary Passage Middle School and the Newport News Compost & Drop Off, though the existing stretch is being expanded to 4-lanes, then 1 mile of new roadway is being constructed over to Jefferson, including a 4-lane 2,000 ft bridge over CSX, wetlands in between, and I-64.

Beltway

#4099
The project to replace the Denbigh Boulevard bridge over I-64 is also now under construction.

https://www.virginiadot.org/projects/hamptonroads/denbighblvdbridge.asp

This project will replace the structurally-deficient Denbigh Boulevard Bridge over Interstate 64 and CSX Railway between Warwick Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue in Newport News with a new bridge that meets current geometric and design standards.

The project includes demolition of the existing bridge, and construction a new bridge with four 12-foot lanes, a 16-foot raised median and two 8.5-foot sidewalks, as well as new roadway approaches and stormwater management facilities.

The demolition and construction will be done in two stages to maintain one lane of traffic in each direction on Denbigh Boulevard throughout construction.  In the first stage, traffic will be shifted to one lane in each direction on the existing bridge, while demolition work and construction of the new bridge, roadway, retaining wall and stormwater pond are underway.  In the second stage, traffic will be shifted to the newly constructed portion of the bridge, allowing crews to complete the remaining demolition and construction work.

The $23 million construction contract was awarded to Corman Kokosing Construction Company of Annapolis Junction, MD on January 16, 2019.

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