Updated: Friday, 13 Nov 2009, 7:19 AM EST
Published : Wednesday, 11 Nov 2009, 12:47 PM EST
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Heavy winds and rain due to the Nor'easter are causing some frustration throughout the area. Check out the latest traffic, damage, shelter and power outage updates right here.
Shelters:
Click here for shelter information.
Traffic Incidents & Alerts:
Due to high water, Sandbridge Road has been shut down at New Bridge Rd. The back gate at Dam Neck Base has been opened for residents trying to get out of Sandbridge. Officials say there is no time frame for reopening at this time.
Great Bridge Bridge is closed.
Steel Bridge is closed.
Bainbridge Blvd. at the Triple Decker is closed.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel has issued Level 3 restrictions, which means: the only types of vehicles allowed to cross are cars without exterior cargo; pick-up trucks without cargo; mini-vans; vans not to include high-profile/conversion vans; SUVs; tractors without trailers; empty flatbed trailers, commercial buses and heavily-laden tractor-trailers with a 40,000 payload in addition to the rig.
Click here for the latest road conditions from VDOTMotorists are encouraged to call 511 or listen to Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) 610 AM or call the Traffic Information Line at 757-361-3016 for current traffic and travel information.
Get the latest VDOT road information at www.511virginia.org.
Virginia Beach Surf Advisory:
The Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Medical Services has issued a wind and surf advisory. Conditions are not conducive with either wind or body surfing from now through the end of the storm, Bruce Nedelka with the department told WAVY.com.
Flooding:
Flooding is widespread.
CLICK HERE for a FLOOD SAFETY CHECKLIST from the American Red Cross.
Closings:
CLICK HERE for more CLOSING INFORMATION.
Power Outage Information:
For the latest power outage update visit Dominion Virginia Power's Website.
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Increasing clouds with some showers forming later today. Cold weekend ahead.