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National Boards => Bridges => Topic started by: ixnay on February 12, 2022, 07:25:03 PM

Title: DC's Theodore Roosevelt Bridge to face major repairs but won't close
Post by: ixnay on February 12, 2022, 07:25:03 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/part-of-theodore-roosevelt-bridge-closes-for-3-to-6-months-of-emergency-repairs/ar-AATMokb?ocid=msedgntp

QuoteDistrict officials abruptly closed part of the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge on a major commuter route between Washington and Northern Virginia late Friday, saying the span needed emergency repairs after an inspection found steel support beams had continued to deteriorate.

The 58-year-old bridge, which carries Interstate 66 over the Potomac River, will be limited to two outer lanes in each direction at all times while the three middle lanes are closed for three to six months, according to the District Department of Transportation. Vehicle weights will be restricted to 10 tons, putting the bridge off limits to Metro buses, tourist buses and large trucks.
Title: Re: DC's Theodore Roosevelt Bridge to face major repairs but won't close
Post by: MCRoads on February 12, 2022, 08:12:40 PM
Oh boy... say goodbye to good traffic in NW DC for a while.
Title: Re: DC's Theodore Roosevelt Bridge to face major repairs but won't close
Post by: 1995hoo on February 12, 2022, 08:34:18 PM
I believe it was already off limits to large trucks.