Construction of a bridge to replace the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge over the Rappahannock River connecting the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula will begin in 2028, eight years ahead of schedule, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday.
Using funds made available through the Commonwealth Transportation Special Structures Program Revenue Bond Act of 2025, construction to build a modern Norris Bridge, with substantially wider travel lanes, fully functional shoulders, and significantly higher guardrails, will start eight years ahead of the planned 2036 groundbreaking.
“It is time to build a modern bridge that will serve the communities of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula for the next 100 years,” said Youngkin. “Today we are accelerating construction of a new Norris Bridge to meet the daily travel needs of residents and businesses, and to welcome visitors to these scenic waterfront regions. Through this action, people will be driving over the new bridge almost a decade sooner than exp...