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Blackburn Road Bridge to Reopen with Improvements
A sidewalk has been added to the bridge.
, the Blackburn Road bridge over Neabsco Creek will officially reopen on .
The Virginia Department of Transportation said the new bridge cost about $2.7 million and has added a sidewalk and improvements to help during high water events.
after a routine inspection revealed severe vertical cracks on the bridge abutments.
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“The new bridge has a deeper foundation and a larger opening for the waterway that will improve overall durability and performance during high-water events,” sai VDOT bridge engineer Nicholas Roper in a release.
Over the weekend, crews will pave the roadway and install guardrail.
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