

113 south into Maryland, then turn east on either Maryland Route 90 or U.S. Take Exit 4A, marked "Christiana Mall," onto Delaware Route 1, south toward Dover. Follow I-95 north into northern Delaware.From I-70, take Exit 91A south onto the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) toward Annapolis/Glen Burnie.Follow I-70 east as it joins the Pennsylvania Turnpike.Īpproximate time and distance: 538 miles/9 hours.Choose your best route to connect with I-70 east.50 to Ocean City.Īpproximate time and distance: 425 miles/7 hours Take Exit 4A, marked "Christiana Mall," onto Delaware Route 1, south toward Dover.Take exit 91A-91B for I-695 south toward I-95 north Take exit 11B for Interstate 95 north.Merge onto US-30 W Use the left lanes to turn left onto I-70 east (marked toward Baltimore).At Exit 85, turn east on I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike).If you'd like to avoid crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, consider this alternative route: 50 east across the Bay Bridge and straight into Ocean CityĪpproximate time and distance: 350 miles/7 hours Follow I-97 south to Exit 1, and turn east on U.S.

From I-695, take Exit 4 to I-97 south toward Annapolis.From I-70, take Exit 91 south onto the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) toward Annapolis/Glen Burnie.Exit the Turnpike at Breezewood, and follow the signs to I-70 east (marked toward Baltimore).Follow the Turnpike to Exit 12 at Breezewood.At Exit 15, turn east on I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike).For up-to-date traffic and travel information for the bridges and tunnels of Hampton Roads, call 511, tune to 1680 AM or visit to see traffic cameras throughout the region. HNTB was selected to serve as Construction Manager. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) maintains six major bridges and tunnels in Hampton Roads.Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML) was selected to serve as the Senior Manager and Lead Investment Bank.Nixon Peabody was selected to serve as Bond Counsel.Nossaman LLP was selected to serve as Project Counsel.Jacobs Engineering Group was selected to serve as the Design Manager.(SDG) was selected to prepare an investment grade traffic and revenue forecast to support the financing of the Project. (PFM) was selected to serve as an independent Municipal Advisor Moffatt & Nichol was named Strategic Advisor.Jacobs Engineering Group for conceptual study, cost estimate, mapping, geotechnical investigation, and advancement of the NEPA.The Design-Build contracting model was used to maximize cost savings and to shorten the final delivery timeline. The CBBT District works closely with the Virginia Port Authority to monitor the future shipping requirements to service the Ports of Hampton Roads. Thimble Shoal Channel was selected to be the first parallel tunnel because it is the more expansive and conservative of the two tunnel designs. Tunnels were not included due to financial constraints. The contract included the expansion of toll plazas, trestles, bridges and roadways, as well as maintenance and repair on the original span. In 1995, revenue bonds were sold to finance the construction of the Parallel Crossing Project and on May 4, the project was awarded to a joint venture of PCL Civil Constructors, Inc., the Hardaway Company, and Interbeton, Inc. In 1990, the Virginia General Assembly empowered the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Commission with the authority to proceed with the parallel crossing project.

By 1989, it was concluded that parallel bridges, trestles, and roadways would be needed by the year 2000 to meet future traffic demands and provide a safer crossing for travelers. In-house studies and projections began, and a comprehensive study was conducted in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Transportation. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge traffic cameras below are live streaming the current traffic conditions on all major highways surrounding Kent Island, Maryland. Looking toward the future, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Commission began investigating the possibility of building a parallel crossing. In order to preserve the structure’s identity and name recognition, it continues to be known as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. served as a member of the Chesapeake Bay Ferry Commission and subsequently the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Commission from 1954 until his death in 1995.
