Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel - Wikipedia
WEBThe Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel (CBBT, officially the Lucius J. Kellam Jr. Bridge–Tunnel) is a 17.6-mile (28.3 km) bridge–tunnel that crosses the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay between Delmarva and Hampton Roads in the U.S. state of Virginia. It opened in 1964, replacing ferries that had operated since the 1930s.
CBBT – Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
WEBCBBT – Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. CELEBRATING 60 YEARS. Connecting people with places in Virginia and beyond as they travel over 17.6 miles of engineering …
Construction of new tunnel at CBBT now running about 4 years …
WEBAug 1, 2022 · VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Construction of the new tunnel at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is now running about four years behind, according to the deputy director of the bridge-tunnel.
Chesapeake Bay & its Underwater Bridge-Tunnel in Virginia
WEBJan 11, 2024 · The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) is a true engineering marvel and one of the most iconic landmarks in Virginia. This 17.6-mile (28.3 km) bridge-tunnel complex connects the Virginia mainland at Virginia Beach near Norfolk to Virginia’s Eastern Shore at Cape Charles.
Tunnel Project – CBBT - Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
WEBThe Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is a 17.6 mile bridge and tunnel complex that spans the lower Chesapeake Bay and connects Virginia’s Eastern Shore with the mainland in Virginia Beach.
CBBT History - Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
WEBFor 60 years, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel has captured worldwide attention. Let’s take a look back to see how it came to be. A ferry service carried travelers between Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel: An ‘engineering wonder’ of the modern ...
WEBIt connects Northampton County on the Delmarva Peninsula with Virginia Beach and originally combined 12 miles (19 km) of trestle, two 1-mile-long (1.6 km) tunnels, four artificial islands, four high-level bridges, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) of causeway, and 5.5 miles (8.9 km) of approach roads.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel | Maps & Transportation
WEBBoth a tourist attraction and a travel convenience, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel connects Virginia's Eastern Shore with the Virginia mainland. Drive its 17.6-mile span north or south from Virginia’s Eastern Shore, or use it as an alternate route between Coastal Virginia and the Outer Banks and Carolinas.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel - Encyclopedia Virginia
WEBFeb 9, 2021 · The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) connects the Virginia mainland at the city of Virginia Beach directly with the Delmarva Peninsula. Completed in 1964 and recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1965 as one of the “Seven Engineering Wonders of the Modern World,” the structure is comprised of bridges, tunnels, and land ...
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel construction is 2 years behind
WEBSep 30, 2020 · The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel connects Virginia Beach to Virginia’s Eastern Shore. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Construction of an additional tube for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is now two years behind schedule. The wrap-up date is now expected to be 2024.