NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Military Highway Bridge rehabilitation project in Norfolk is set to begin on Apr. 17.

The construction will be scheduled Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will impact the northbound side over the Elizabeth River, near River Forest Shores and south of Wayside Park.

The project will include the following in order to extend the useful life of the bridge:

  • Repair concrete spalls, cracks, and delamination in the bridge superstructure
  • Install an epoxy overlay on the bridge deck
  • Apply waterproofing sealant to concrete elements
  • New lane striping

Motorist should expect alternating lane closures and intermittent traffic stoppage. Alternating lane closures will take place 24/7.

The project is scheduled to be completed in August 2023.

For information about the project and the receive updates, visit the project homepage.