CONTACT: Brooke Grow 757-619-4163

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2022
Marine Construction Activities Underway near the
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
Mariners requested to slow down and be aware of construction equipment

NORFOLK, VA – To ensure the safety of all waterway users, the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project team requests that mariners use extreme caution when utilizing the waterways near project activities. Recreational boaters and others participating in marine activities need to remain alert and aware of the ongoing construction work including the presence of barges, cranes, crew boats or pile driving.
 
Below is a Boater Safety Guide for use as a resource to navigate the waters during ongoing project activities.
For the safety of all boaters and our marine construction crewmembers, mariners are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the construction activities underway within the local waterways. Please pay attention to changing conditions as construction work on the HRBT Expansion Project advances.
 
For more information, visit the project website at hrbtexpansion.org
 
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