Demolition, site work and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Conceptual plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; and for site work for a bridge / tunnel.

https://www.ssentinel.com/youngkin-visits-to-sign-bill-expediting-bridge-replacement/ The Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge in the background, Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday, Aug. 28, ceremonially signed legislation to speed up the replacement bridge project by eight years. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2028. ___________ https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/news/fredericksburg-district/update-norris-bridge-structural-steel-rehabilitation-project-needs-another-week-of-nighttime-work.php Friday, April 11 4 p.m. UPDATE: Route 3 travelers should expect overnight delays at the Robert O. Norris, Jr., Bridge next week. On Sunday, April 13 through Thursday, April 17, crews will use automatic flagging devices to alternate one-way traffic through the work zone for spot structural steel repairs. Weather permitting, nighttime work will occur each evening between 7 p.m. - 6 a.m. Please check 511.vdot.virginia.gov for the latest updates. An additional week of overnight lane closures was required for crews to finish taking measurements on the bridge for this maintenance project. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and its contractor will begin a structural steel rehabilitation project on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge in late March. Travelers can expect overnight delays on Route 3 over the Rappahannock River. The $7.1 million maintenance project is necessary to maintain the Norris Bridge as preliminary engineering work progresses on a separate bridge replacement project. Norris Bridge is listed in fair condition and remains safe for traffic with its current 45-ton weight limit posting. This maintenance project will replace or strengthen portions of the bridge's structural steel. The 67-year-old bridge is nearly 2 miles long and connects Lancaster and Middlesex counties. A portion of the bridge will be reduced to a single travel lane for the overnight work. Automated flagging devices will direct traffic through the work zone. Flagging crew members operate the devices, which can be rapidly adjusted to respond to congestion or incidents on the bridge. Overnight lane closures are anticipated to be scheduled on Route 3 for approximately two weeks to take measurements and to verify materials needed to make the repairs. Starting Monday, March 31, lane closures will occur at the following times: Monday - Friday, Midnight - 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. - Midnight Saturday - Sunday, Midnight - 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. - Midnight Message boards will be posted at both bridge approaches to alert travelers to the upcoming work zone. Once measurements are complete, the necessary steel elements are manufactured to repair the bridge. Crews anticipate the structural steel elements will take about a month to fabricate and ship to the project area. The contractor plans to work both day and night to complete the rehabilitation project. Daytime work will take place from barges with heavy equipment that will be staged in the river later this spring. The barges will not impede on marine vessels' use of the waterway. Full, brief traffic stops will be needed at various times throughout the project. VDOT will give travelers advance notice of those dates and times. It will also be posted online on the project page on vdot.virginia.gov. The closure of both lanes will occur in 15-minute intervals between midnight and 3 a.m. Traffic stops will always be lifted immediately if an emergency response vehicle needs to travel through the work zone. Weather permitting, all structural steel repairs are expected to be complete by September 2026. Norris Bridge Replacement Project Funding to replace the Norris Bridge was confirmed by the Commonwealth Transportation Board in 2021 when it voted to approve the Special Structures 50-Year Long-Term Plan. Preliminary engineering work is underway to provide the foundation for the successful design and construction phases of the project. Updates on lane closures for this work zone will be available on 511.vdot.virginia.gov. Travelers can also download the free mobile 511Virginia app, or call 511 from any phone in Virginia. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/news/fredericksburg-district/norris-bridge-structural-steel-rehabilitation-project-begins-late-march.html Norris Bridge Structural Steel Rehabilitation Project Begins Late March Expect overnight delays on Route 3 over the Rappahannock River to replace and strengthen portions of steel along the almost 2-mile structure The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and its contractor will begin a structural steel rehabilitation project on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge in late March. Travelers can expect overnight delays on Route 3 over the Rappahannock River. The $7.1 million maintenance project is necessary to maintain the Norris Bridge as preliminary engineering work progresses on a separate bridge replacement project. Norris Bridge is listed in fair condition and remains safe for traffic with its current 45-ton weight limit posting. This maintenance project will replace or strengthen portions of the bridge's structural steel. The 67-year-old bridge is nearly 2 miles long and connects Lancaster and Middlesex counties. A portion of the bridge will be reduced to a single travel lane for the overnight work. Automated flagging devices will direct traffic through the work zone. Flagging crew members operate the devices, which can be rapidly adjusted to respond to congestion or incidents on the bridge. Overnight lane closures are anticipated to be scheduled on Route 3 for approximately two weeks to take measurements and to verify materials needed to make the repairs. Starting Monday, March 31, lane closures will occur at the following times: Monday - Friday, Midnight - 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. - Midnight Saturday - Sunday, Midnight - 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. - Midnight Message boards will be posted at both bridge approaches to alert travelers to the upcoming work zone. Once measurements are complete, the necessary steel elements are manufactured to repair the bridge. Crews anticipate the structural steel elements will take about a month to fabricate and ship to the project area. The contractor plans to work both day and night to complete the rehabilitation project. Daytime work will take place from barges with heavy equipment that will be staged in the river later this spring. The barges will not impede on marine vessels' use of the waterway. Full, brief traffic stops will be needed at various times throughout the project. VDOT will give travelers advance notice of those dates and times. It will also be posted online on the project page on vdot.virginia.gov. The closure of both lanes will occur in 15-minute intervals between midnight and 3 a.m. Traffic stops will always be lifted immediately if an emergency response vehicle needs to travel through the work zone. Weather permitting, all structural steel repairs are expected to be complete by September 2026. Norris Bridge Replacement Project Funding to replace the Norris Bridge was confirmed by the Commonwealth Transportation Board in 2021 when it voted to approve the Special Structures 50-Year Long-Term Plan. Preliminary engineering work is underway to provide the foundation for the successful design and construction phases of the project. Updates on lane closures for this work zone will be available on 511.vdot.virginia.gov. Travelers can also download the free mobile 511Virginia app, or call 511 from any phone in Virginia. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Replacement of Robert O. Norris Bridge on Rt.3 over the Rappahannock River Preliminary engineering work is underway. Site Assessment is done. Geotechnical Review is being worked on through Spring 2024. Next step is environmental review. Public comment on the proposed location and design of the replacement bridge. There will be a Citizen meeting March 19, 2024 at 5-7pm at Lancaster Middle School, Auditorium 191 School St Kilmarnock, VA 22482. VDOT staff will deliver presentation. 6-year improvement program for FY2023-2028 incl.$14.9M for preliminary engineering work. A project construction schedule and proposed design plans are not yet available. Additional public meetings and opportunities to submit public comment will be provided as the project advances. Email comments to Kelly Hannon, VDOT 87 Deacon Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22405, norrisbridgereplacement@vdot.virginia.gov. As of March 13, 2024, estimated start date and completion date is to be determined. Construction is tentatively set for FY2036.