August 2008 Chincoteague Drawbridge Update
During August work will continue on the Chincoteague Bridge. Crews have completed transmission line relocations, restoring marsh grass and driving all the piles allowed by the time of year restriction. In addition, crews have completed a mock assembly of the movable bridge span components at the offsite fabrication yard and disassembled it after prime coating the components.
In upcoming months, progress will be more visible as you drive by the project. The bridge’s main horizontal support beams have been set in place for 2/3 of the spans, and crews are currently working on wall pours, forming retaining walls and pouring concrete. The first deck pour is scheduled for early August.
Motorists traveling on Route 175 from the Wire Narrows Bridge to the Main Street Intersection should expect multiple alternating lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the beginning of October. These closures are necessary for crews to receive equipment and materials for the project.
source: Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) press release
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