Why is the Chesapeake bay bridge tunnel making headlines in the news?”
Two barges reportedly struck the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel this morning, and officials have closed the southbound lanes while they check for damages. The bridge was completely shut down to traffic earlier this morning. However, one lane now is open to traffic northbound and one lane southbound, officials said. A 30-minute delay is expected. Traffic patters will soon alternate to alleviate backups, officials said. The barges struck the 17.6-mile span of U.S. 13 between the two tunnels. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel connects the southernmost part of the Delmarva Peninsula with the Norfolk area of Virginia.
KIPTOPEKE, Va. – Two barges reportedly struck the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel this morning, and officials have closed the southbound lanes while they check for damages. Advertisement Traffic patters will soon alternate to alleviate backups, officials said. The barges struck the 17.6-mile span of U.S. 13 between the two tunnels. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel connects the southernmost part of the Delmarva Peninsula with the Norfolk area of Virginia.
