NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A malfunction on the James River Bridge resulted in its closure early Friday morning — but, it has since been reopened.
The Virginia Department of Transportation posted on social media about the James River Bridge's reopening around 8:46 a.m.
FINAL UPDATE: All lanes reopen on Route 17 James River Bridge. @CityofNN @islewightva @VaDOT @vsppio @VaTruckingAssn #hrtraffic https://t.co/h4v8FOZPR7
— VDOT Hampton Roads (@VaDOTHR) September 26, 2025
News 3 reached out to the Virginia Department of Transportation regarding this incident. They said crews at the scene had identified a "short in the wiring."
