| 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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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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