Under Construction: Denbigh Boulevard Bridge Replacement

This project replaced the structurally-deficient Denbigh Boulevard Bridge over Interstate 64 and CSX Railway between Warwick Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue in Newport News with a new bridge that meets current geometric and design standards.

The project included demolishing the existing bridge and the construction of a new bridge with four 12-foot lanes, a 16-foot raised median, and two 8.5-foot sidewalks, as well as new roadway approaches and stormwater management facilities.

The demolition and construction of the new bridge were completed in two stages to maintain one lane of traffic in each direction on Denbigh Boulevard throughout construction. In the first stage, traffic was shifted to one lane in each direction on the existing bridge, while demolition work and construction of the new bridge, roadway, retaining wall, and stormwater pond were underway. In the second stage, traffic was shifted to the newly constructed portion of the bridge, allowing crews to complete the remaining demolition and construction work.

As of Tuesday, July 11, 2023, contractor crews with VDOT reopened all lanes of travel, providing two lanes in each direction, on Denbigh Boulevard at the bridge over Interstate 64 following complete replacement of the overpass bridge. Additionally, the long-term closure of Richneck Road at Denbigh Boulevard was removed, restoring traffic access to and from Richneck Road at Denbigh Boulevard. 

Benefits 

The project upgraded the interstate overpass to meet current design standards. 

Major Milestones 

Schedule

Design began in 2015, followed by right-of-way acquisition in 2016. The project was advertised for construction in fall 2018, with a notice to proceed issued on March 18, 2019.

As of Tuesday, July 11, 2023, major construction was completed as contractor crews with VDOT reopened all lanes of travel, providing two lanes in each direction, on Denbigh Boulevard at the bridge over Interstate 64 following complete replacement of the overpass bridge. Additionally, the long-term closure of Richneck Road at Denbigh Boulevard was removed, restoring traffic access to and from Richneck Road at Denbigh Boulevard.

The $23 million construction contract was awarded to Corman Kokosing Construction Company of Annapolis Junction, MD on January 16, 2019.