| Huguenot Bridge Updates |
Construction of the new Bridge is expected to begin in Fall 2010.
This page was started to help keep the SCA community informed about the Huguenot Bridge construction. We plan to include design plans, bridge construction dates, Southamton area traffic conflicts and other news concerning the replacement of the Huguenot Bridge and its effects on the SCA community.
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TRAFFIC SHIFT NEXT FRIDAY FOR HUGUENOT BRIDGE PROJECT 1/28/11
Speed limit to be reduced to 35 mph through work zone
Huguenot Road/Route 147 (Richmond/Henrico) – Beginning Friday, February 4 at 10 a.m. (weather permitting), drivers will notice some traffic pattern changes along Route 147, just north of the Huguenot Bridge. This may result in delays, especially during the first week of the change as drivers get familiar with the new traffic pattern. The traffic shift will remain in place through mid-2012.
Cary Street/Route 147 south (traffic going towards River Road and the Huguenot Bridge):
Traffic will remain in one lane from Three Chopt Road to just south of the Huguenot Bridge; where Huguenot Road widens to two lanes.
After River Road, there will be limited left turn lanes.
There will be a dedicated right lane for River Road west traffic.
Southbound drivers will have access to the River Road shopping center via the entrance at the River Road/Huguenot Road intersection.
Huguenot Road/Route 147 north (traffic going over the Huguenot Bridge to the River Road/Huguenot Road intersection):
Traffic will remain in one lane from just north of the Huguenot Bridge until Huguenot Road widens for the left turn lanes at River Road.
In addition, starting February 4, the speed limit between Halesworth Road (south of the bridge) and the River Road/Huguenot Road intersection (north of the bridge) will be reduced from 45 to 35 mph for the duration of the project (fall 2013). Drivers are encouraged to drive carefully through the work zone and be alert to changing traffic patterns, equipment entering/exiting the work zone and construction crews.
For more information about the Huguenot Bridge replacement project, visit www.huguenotbridge.org. Questions about the project, call 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623). For the latest real-time traffic information or road conditions, call 511 or visit http://www.511virginia.org.
11/10
In September the Commonwealth Transportation Board voted to award a $35 million contract to SKANSKA USA Civil Southeast Inc., of Virginia Beach to replace the 61-year-old span over the James River. If all continues as planned, by mid-October SKANSKA will begin mobilizing equipment and undertaking survey work. In February or March of next year causeways into the river will be constructed to accommodate equipment and work crews
Huguenot Bridge Information Meeting- Nov 30th
Major construction starts in January
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is hosting a pre-construction information meeting to provide citizens with an overview of the construction phases, traffic impacts and the projected timeline for the Huguenot Memorial Bridge (Route 147) reconstruction project. Contractor, Tidewater Skanska, began preliminary construction activities in October and expects to begin major construction work in January 2011 with completion in fall 2013.
The information meeting will be held Tuesday, November 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School located at 8701 Polk Street in Richmond.
This meeting will be open format with stations where residents can talk one-on-one with VDOT representatives and the contractor. This flexible format allows participants to arrive whenever their schedule will allow.
The new bridge will be built in two phases. The first phase will involve constructing the western half of the structure while traffic is maintained on the existing bridge. During phase two, traffic will be shifted onto the new section of the bridge that was built in phase on while the existing bridge is torn down and the second half of the new bridge is constructed. VDOT will maintain one lane of traffic in each direction during construction during construction with occasional lane closures during off peak hours.
The new structure will have one 12 foot lane and one 10 foot shoulder in each direction. The 10 foot shoulder will function as both an emergency lane and a lane to all allow bicyclists to safely cross the bridge. In addition, there will be a five foot wide sidewalk on each side for pedestrians.
For more information about the Huguenot Bridge reconstruction project or to sign up for construction updates, visit http://www.huguenotbridge.org
November 2010 Update:
Nov. 4. 2010 - The City has removed the street lights from the south end of the bridge. The lights will be put back once the bridge is complete.
In September 2010 the Commonwealth Transportation Board voted to award a $35 million contract to SKANSKA USA Civil Southeast Inc., of Virginia Beach to replace the 61-year-old span over the James River. If all continues as planned, by mid-October SKANSKA will begin mobilizing equipment and undertaking survey work. In February or March of next year causeways into the river will be constructed to accommodate equipment and work crews.
9/2010 UPDATE: Transportaton board OKs new Huguenot Bridge contract
The Commonwealth Transportation Board voted awarded a $35 million contract to replace the 61-year-old span over the James River.
Work should begin on the new Huguenot Bridge before the end of the year.
The Commonwealth Transportation Board voted today to award a $35 million contract to replace the 61-year-old span over the James River.
"It's really a red-letter day for Richmond," said Transportation Board Member Gerald McCarthy of Richmond. Construction should be completed by June 2013.
*Via The Richmond Times Dispatch
4/21/2010
A few notes from a recent meeting:
The Bridge project is on schedule and fully funded.
By mid-October the newly chosen contractor will begin mobilizing equipment and undertaking survey work. We will not see any major work being undertaken until February or March of next year when causeways into the river will be constructed to accommodate equipment and work crews.
The existing bridge will remain open during construction and no temporary lane or shoulder closures can occur during peak traffic times from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m., 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., holidays and for University of Richmond football games
Once half of the new bridge is built (just slightly west or upstream of the current bridge) two 11 foot lanes will be accessible on the new bridge, and the old bridge will be taken down.
VDOT sees no need for the contractor and subcontractors to be using any side streets in our area and there should be no need for road closures within our neighborhoods. VDOT is studying traffic speed on the bridge and the roads approaching the bridge. Speed limits may be reduced, but as we know, enforcement is the key.
Check your Spring 2010 SCA newsletter ( in the mail soon) for more detailed information. |
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