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Benjamin Harrison Bridge closing overnight beginning Jan. 30

By Community Member | January 25, 2023 11:59 am

The Benjamin Harrison Bridge that connects Charles City and Prince George County will once again close overnight starting next week.

Beginning Monday, Jan. 30, the bridge will close from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following morning. The closures will last until Saturday, Feb. 4.

Motorists are advised to use the following detour:

–Traveling Northbound from Prince George: Take Route 10 West to Interstate 295 North. Take Exit 22A to Route 5 East to return to Route 106/156.

–Traveling Southbound from Charles City: Take Route 5 West to Interstate 295 South. Take Exit 15A to Route 10 East to return to Route 106/156.

Motorists traveling in the Hampton Roads area may use the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry as an alternate route.

For more information about the project, call 800-367-7623.