CBBT – Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
WEBConnecting people with places in Virginia and beyond as they travel over 17.6 miles of engineering innovation without a single stop sign, traffic light or intersection in sight. …
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel - Wikipedia
WEBThe Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel (CBBT, officially the Lucius J. Kellam Jr. Bridge–Tunnel) is a 17.6-mile (28.3 km) bridge–tunnel that crosses the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay between Delmarva and Hampton Roads in the U.S. state of Virginia. It opened in 1964, replacing ferries that had operated since the 1930s.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel - Virginia Beach, VA
WEBOct 1, 2017 · The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is the primary way to get to Virginia Beach from the Eastern Shore area. It is an engineering marvel and stretches 17 miles.
Plan Your Trip – CBBT - Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
WEBThe Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel has led travelers on adventure for over 50 years. Begin with 17.6 miles of expansive views and not a single stop sign, traffic light, or intersection. Cross the Chesapeake Bay on your way to your next adventure.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel | Maps & Transportation
WEBBoth a tourist attraction and a travel convenience, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel connects Virginia's Eastern Shore with the Virginia mainland. Drive its 17.6-mile span north or south from Virginia’s Eastern Shore, or use it as an alternate route between Coastal Virginia and the Outer Banks and Carolinas.
Tunnel Project – CBBT - Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
WEBThe Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is a 17.6 mile bridge and tunnel complex that spans the lower Chesapeake Bay and connects Virginia’s Eastern Shore with the mainland in Virginia Beach.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel - Encyclopedia Virginia
WEBFeb 9, 2021 · The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) connects the Virginia mainland at the city of Virginia Beach directly with the Delmarva Peninsula. Completed in 1964 and recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1965 as one of the “Seven Engineering Wonders of the Modern World,” the structure is comprised of …
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBChesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, complex of trestles, artificial islands, tunnels, and bridges that runs across the entrance to Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, providing a vehicular roadway between the Norfolk–Hampton Roads area (southwest) and Cape Charles at the tip of the Delmarva Peninsula (northeast). It was begun in 1958 and completed in 1964.
Chesapeake Bay & its Underwater Bridge-Tunnel in Virginia
WEBJan 11, 2024 · The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) is a true engineering marvel and one of the most iconic landmarks in Virginia. This 17.6-mile (28.3 km) bridge-tunnel complex connects the Virginia mainland at Virginia Beach near Norfolk to Virginia’s Eastern Shore at Cape Charles.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel: An ‘engineering wonder’ of the modern ...
WEBIt connects Northampton County on the Delmarva Peninsula with Virginia Beach and originally combined 12 miles (19 km) of trestle, two 1-mile-long (1.6 km) tunnels, four artificial islands, four high-level bridges, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) of causeway, and 5.5 miles (8.9 km) of approach roads.