(CBBT). Officially named the Lucius J. Kellam Jr. Bridge–Tunnel, this massive structure spans the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, connecting the Delmarva Peninsula to the Hampton Roads area. At 17.6 miles (28.3 km) long, it is Virginia’s longest bridge-tunnel complex and a vital regional transportation link.
Spanning the Bay’s Mouth: The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel – Virginia’s Longest Crossing
An Engineering Feat: Bridging and Tunneling the Bay
The CBBT is unique in its combination of bridges and tunnels.
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- Scale: Spanning 17.6 miles from shore to shore, the complex includes trestled roadways (low-level bridges),…