Hampton Roads Bridge–Tunnel, Bridge-tunnel system in Norfolk, United States
The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel extends 3.5 miles across the harbor, connecting Norfolk to Hampton through a combination of bridges and underwater passages.
The first span opened in 1957 as a toll facility costing 44 million dollars, replacing ferry services that transported only 2,500 vehicles daily across Hampton Roads.
The tunnel design near Naval Station Norfolk maintains continuous maritime access, supporting military operations and commercial shipping in the Chesapeake Bay region.
The current expansion project adds new twin tunnels and widens the existing four-lane segments to eight lanes, addressing daily traffic demands exceeding 100,000 vehicles.
The facility incorporates artificial islands at both tunnel portals, with the southern island connecting to Fort Wool, a former military installation.
Location: Norfolk
GPS coordinates: 36.98720,-76.30554
Latest update: December 5, 2025 06:36
Fort Monroe
1.8 km
Emancipation Oak
4.6 km
Jamestown Exposition
4.2 km
Fort Wool
452 m
The Chamberlin
1.7 km
Thimble Shoal Light
6.6 km
Hampton National Cemetery
4.2 km
Armstrong Stadium
4.5 km
Commodore Levy Chapel
4.7 km
Virginia Air and Space Science Center
5.4 km
Hampton Downtown Historic District
5.5 km
Chapel of the Centurion
1.7 km
Victoria Boulevard Historic District
5.2 km
Herbert House
4.7 km
Buckroe Beach Carousel
5.3 km
Old Wythe Historic District
6.7 km
Quarters 1
1.9 km
Quarters 17
1.7 km
Hampton City Hall
5.5 km
Reuben Clark House
3.3 km
Hampton National Guard Armory
6.1 km
Pasture Point Historic District
5.9 km
Scott House
5.6 km
William H. Trusty House
4.2 km
Outlook Beach
3 km
Old Point Comfort Light
1.6 km
American Theater
3.6 km
Willoughby Beach
3.1 kmReviews
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