Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Parallel Tunnel Expansion at Thimble Shoal Channel
Under construction · Virginia · Last reported May 2025
Source: Engineering News-Record | ENR
The project involves the construction of a new parallel tunnel at Thimble Shoal Channel as part of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel expansion to address traffic congestion caused by the existing tunnel's limited clearances. The tunnel boring machine Chessie mined over 6,300 feet for the new parallel tube. The project includes installation of tunnel ballast, roller compacted concrete, and mechanica
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Tunnel, Cement, Bridge, Government
- Location
- Virginia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Engineering News-Record | ENR
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the construction of a new parallel tunnel at Thimble Shoal Channel as part of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel expansion to address traffic congestion caused by the existing tunnel's limited clearances. The tunnel boring machine Chessie mined over 6,300 feet for the new parallel tube. The project includes installation of tunnel ballast, roller compacted concrete, and mechanical/electrical systems, with completion scheduled for 2028. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Virginia |
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Source | Engineering News-Record | ENR |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Cement, Bridge, Government |
Article published date | 2025-05-22 |
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