Why is the Monitor Merrimac tunnel closed today?
Why is the Monitor Merrimac tunnel closed today?
The Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel is closed southbound due to a multi-vehicle accident involving two tractor trailer trucks. The HRBT is congestion free at this time, and VDOT recommends drivers use the HRBT as an alternative.
What happened on the Monitor Merrimac?
(WAVY) — Drivers experienced delays Friday afternoon after a multi-vehicle crash blocked all southbound lanes of I-664 at the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel. According to Virginia State Police, the crash involved about 10 cars. The incident was reported around 2:40 p.m. on Friday.
Is the Merrimac tunnel backed up?
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the backup is currently two miles on the Newport News side of I-664. Traffic remains backed up two miles on the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel and three miles at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.
How long is the Monitor Merrimac tunnel?
7,400 m
Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel/Total length
Is the Portsmouth tunnel backed up?
Traffic is backed up about two miles. -Expect major delays on US-58 West at the Midtown Tunnel West because of congestion. Traffic is backed up about one mile.
How was the Monitor Merrimac tunnel made?
The tunnel is 4,800 feet long from portal to portal, and it was built by the immersed sunken tube method, comprised of 15 prefabricated segments each 300 feet long and with two 2-lane bores, placed by lay-barges and joined together in a trench dredged in the bottom of the harbor, and backfilled over with earth.
Where is the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel?
Suffolk
Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel/Location
The Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel (MMMBT) is a 4.6-mile-long combination bridge-tunnel crossing the James River carrying Interstate 664 in the southeastern portion of Virginia. The MMMBT connects the independent cities of Newport News on the Virginia Peninsula and Suffolk in South Hampton Roads.
How far underwater is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel?
25 to 100 feet
The tunnels connect to the bridge sections via four manmade islands that are each as large as a football field. The depth of the water ranges from 25 to 100 feet, according to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission.
How long is the Hampton Roads tunnel underwater?
7,479 feet long
The twin tunnels on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel are each 7,479 feet long, and the roadway is 108 feet below sea level at the lowest point. The bridge roadways are located at an elevation of 17.5 feet above the average high tide sea level, and span the remainder of the crossing.
How far underwater is the Chesapeake Bay bridge tunnel?
How tall is the Monitor-Merrimac tunnel?
The twin bore tunnel is 4,800 feet long from portal to portal, and it is constructed of reinforced concrete inside a large, fabricated steel plate form. It was built by the immersed tube method, comprised of 15 prefabricated segments. Each segment is 300 feet long, 80 feet wide, 40 feet high, and weighs 28,000 tons.
Is there high wind at Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel?
On I-664 North in the City of Suffolk, at Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel North, motorists can expect potential delays due to high wind. On US-17 South in the County of York, at Coleman Bridge, motorists can expect potential delays due to high wind.
Are there northbound lanes open at Monitor Merrimac?
Gallery Northbound lanes reopen at Monitor-Merrimac after 3-vehicle crash; back end of car was hanging off bridge Local News/ 5 days ago Video
Is the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel east closed?
The South through lanes are closed. Traffic is able to get around the scene. On I-64 East in the City of Hampton, at Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel East, motorists can expect potential delays due to high wind.
Are there traffic restrictions on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel?
At the present time, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is experiencing traffic restrictions for certain types of vehicles due to weather conditions. For specific detailed information, please call 757-331-2960. On I-64 at mile marker 246.5 in the County of James City, motorists can expect potential delays due to a multi-vehicle accident.