Gov. Glenn Youngkin was surrounded by legislators and community members on the Rappahannock River in Lancaster County last Thursday as he ceremonially signed the Commonwealth Transportation Special Structures Program Revenue Bond Act of 2025 (SB 1082).
This new law, sponsored by Sen. Ryan McDougle (R-Mechanicsville), allows for construction to replace the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge to begin in 2028, eight years ahead of schedule.
Using money made available through the Commonwealth Transportation Special Structures Program Revenue Bond Act of 2025, the construction of a new, modern Norris Bridge, with substantially wider travel lanes, fully functional shoulders, and significantly taller guardrails, will begin eight years ahead of the previously planned 2036 groundbreaking.
“Today, we are doing more than signing a piece of legislation, we’re delivering peace of mind to thousands of Virginians who cross this bridge every day,” said Youngkin. “With this legislation, we’re moving forward n...