As we first told you yesterday, the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge replacement is now set to begin in 2028—eight years ahead of schedule. Alex Reed has more now…
<<Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the acceleration Tuesday, made possible through new transportation revenue bonds. The 1.9-mile span over the Rappahannock River connects Lancaster and Middlesex counties and averages 7,500 vehicles daily. The new bridge will feature wider lanes, full shoulders, and higher guardrails. The current bridge, opened in 1957, will stay in use until the replacement is complete. Local leaders and residents praised the move as overdue and critical for safety and access.>>
