Richmond, VA – State officials also said that the project will also give drivers a smoother ride and extend the overall life of the bridge that carries about 47,000 vehicles a day.
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the project reportedly included:
- Replacing the concrete bridge deck and beams
- Upgrading the westbound sidewalk to a shared-use path
- Widening the eastbound sidewalk
In August 2022, the Duke Street concrete roadway was repaired just east and west of I-395.
Construction began in July 2021 on the $16.4 million project, which was financed with federal and state funding including State of Good Repair funds used for bridges and pavement. The construction contractor was Martins Construction of Falls Church.
