Friday, August 31, 2012

Gilmerton Bridge Closure


VA – ELIZABETH RIVER – SOUTHERN BRANCH – GILMERTON BRIDGE - SAFETY ZONE
The Captain of the Port of Hampton Roads is establishing a Safety Zone while the new center span for the Gilmerton Bascule Bridge are being transported and put into place. The announced dates for this transit are now from September 5 at 6 a.m. until September 9. The alternate weather dates are September 10-14. The Safety Zone will encompass the transportation of the bridge’s new center span from the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River at the Campostella Bridge to the Gilmerton Bridge site on the Southern Branch. The Safety Zone is all waters within 200 feet either side of the Gilmerton Bridge. Concerned traffic are requested to avoid the transiting area and may contact the bridge on VHF-FM channel 13. Chart: 12253.
 Ed’s note: This closing date was originally set for August, but was changed because of construction delays. So these dates may well change again. We’ll let you know as soon as we know.

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