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Route map: The Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel (CBBT, officially the Lucius J. Kellam Jr. Bridge–Tunnel) is a 17.6-mile (28.3 km) bridge–tunnel that crosses the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay between Delmarva and Hampton Roads in the U.S. state of Virginia. It opened in 1964, replacing ferries that had operated since the 1930s.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is only 20 minutes from Chesapeake, and it is the main roadway from Delaware, Maryland, and the Eastern Shore into Coastal Virginia.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel has led travelers on adventure for over 50 years. Begin with 17.6 miles of expansive views and not a single stop sign, traffic light, or intersection. Cross the Chesapeake Bay on your way to your next adventure.
Construction of a parallel tunnel at Chesapeake Channel is planned for the future, and once complete, will provide two southbound lanes of traffic, completing the Parallel Crossing. The manmade islands serve as a natural reef from which the fish feed, providing great fishing opportunities in the Bay.
CBBT – Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. CELEBRATING 60 YEARS. Connecting people with places in Virginia and beyond as they travel over 17.6 miles of engineering innovation without a single stop sign, traffic light or intersection in sight. Explore the Bridge.
3 paź 2023 · Part bridge, part tunnel, this remarkable structure crosses over and under the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This Virginia beach underwater tunnel is the lone tunnel that goes underwater in Virginia, although there are several other bridge tunnels in the state.
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel includes above-water bridge spans and underwater tunnels. Source: 2015 Governor's Transportation Conference, Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel - Project Overview.
