CHESAPEAKE – The Gilmerton Bridge (Route 13/Military Highway) will close to vehicular traffic this weekend. The closures are necessary for Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) contract crews to perform work associated with the Gilmerton Bridge Replacement Project, scheduled for substantial completion in fall 2013.
The Gilmerton Bridge will close Friday, May 11 at 8 p.m. and reopen on Monday, May 14, at 5 a.m. Motorists are encouraged to use the I-64 High Rise Bridge as an alternate route during this weekend bridge closure. The Downtown Tunnel and the I-264 Berkley Bridge are also alternate routes. Maritime traffic should not be impacted.
The Gilmerton Bridge Replacement project will provide a new lift span bridge over the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River and replace the existing double-leaf bascule bridge that was constructed in 1938.
For more information about the project, visit www.GilmertonBridge.org.
