CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – This weekend, there will be a closure of the Deep Creek Bridge in Chesapeake. This is separate from the ongoing replacement project. Sunday’s closure is to complete emergency repairs.
There will be a detour at the bridge in both directions on Aug. 18 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is closing the bridge because a recent inspection showed some corrosion on the bridge, on the support beams.
The current bridge is 90 years old. The fix that they’re making isn’t part of the ongoing construction that’s already happening in the area. It’s just something that they noticed during their two year evaluation of the bridge. In 2022, they didn’t see any issues, but this time they did.
USACE said the bridge remains safe for traffic to cross until the repairs are made.
There will be posted signage indicating detours, during the closure. Please note, this work is weather dependent.
Meanwhile, work on the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project continues. The first two lanes of the new bridge are expected to open to traffic in 2025. Click here for updates on the replacement project.