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VDOT Announces Public Hearings for Route 3 Bridge Replacement and Lane Closures

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The Virginia Department of Transportation announced two public hearings regarding the proposed replacement of the Robert O. Norris, Jr., Bridge, which spans over the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties. The first in-person hearing is scheduled for October 21, 2026, at Lancaster High School in Irvington, VA. The second hearing will take place on October 22, 2026, at St. Clare Walker Middle School in Locust Hill, VA. For the replacement project, comments are due via various methods by November 2, 2026.

From realradio804.com, middlenecknews.com

Why it matters

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Routine lane closures are currently underway on the Norris Bridge, reducing the structure to a single travel lane during weekdays from September 28 through October 30. These closures are part of a scheduled inspection by VDOT as the agency moves forward with the replacement design process.

From middlenecknews.com

Who's involved

  • VirginiaThe state overseeing the infrastructure project and issuing notices.
  • IrvingtonThe township hosting the first public hearing location.
  • Lancaster High SchoolThe high school utilized as the venue for the first public hearing.

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