Eltham Bridge at West Point to undergo test openings this week Posted On September 30, 2020 The Eltham Bridge connecting West Point and New Kent County is the subject of test drawbridge openings this week. The Virginia Department of Transportation said new electrical equipment to operate the drawbridge was recently installed. The tests of this equipment will be conducted Friday and next Wednesday, Oct. 7, in two 15-minute intervals between 1-2 p.m., VDOT said. The bridge carries an average of 21,000 vehicles daily on Route 30/33 across the Pamunkey River, VDOT said. ... To view the rest of this article, you must log in. If you do not have an account with us, please subscribe here. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password More from NewsMore posts in News »Spring Community CleanupMachicomoco holds ‘Clean the Park for Earth Day’ SaturdayLibrary to hold next Yum Yum May 9Library to hold woven craft program May 4