In Design: Richmond/Lynchburg - Design-Build Bridge Contract: Multiple Structures

Four bridge replacements and one bridge deck replacement are being bundled to be advertised as a single design-build project within the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) Richmond District. The five bridges are:

• UPC 118301: Route 58 eastbound lane over Big Buffalo Creek, Mecklenburg County (bridge replacement) - Google Maps
• UPC 122818: Route 40 over Pigg River, Pittsylvania County (bridge replacement) - Google Maps
• UPC 122857: Route 58 Business over Coleman's Creek, Mecklenburg County (bridge replacement) - Google Maps
• UPC 122858: I-85 southbound lane over Roanoke River, Mecklenburg County (bridge deck replacement) - Google Maps
• UPC 123043: US Route 1 northbound lane over Shining Creek, Brunswick County - Google Maps

Project Summaries:

• Route 58 eastbound lane over Big Buffalo
• VDOT is replacing the existing bridge to improve the condition of the bridge. During construction, Route 58 eastbound lane will be temporarily diverted to the westbound lane.
• Route 40 over Pigg River
• VDOT is replacing the existing bridge to improve the condition of the bridge. Currently, traffic is diverted to a temporary bridge. 
• Route 58 Business over Colemen's Creek
• VDOT is replacing the existing bridge to improve the condition of the bridge. During construction, traffic will be detoured to Route 58.
• I-85 southbound lane over Roanoke River
• VDOT is replacing the existing bridge deck to improve the condition of the bridge. During construction, I-85 Southbound lane will be temporarily diverted to the northbound lane.
•  US1 northbound lane over Shining Creek
• VDOT is replacing the existing bridge to improve the condition of the bridge. During construction, US 1 northbound lane will be temporarily diverted to the southbound lane.

Benefits 

Improves the condition of several bridges through Virginia's State of Good Repair program.

Major Milestones 

• Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Anticipated: Summer 2024
• Request for Proposals (RFP) Anticipated: Fall 2024