Inside the $4BN Underwater Highway Rebuild - Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion [8:07]

YouTube ^ | January 24, 2025 | Build Core

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The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion is one of Virginia's largest infrastructure projects, aiming to alleviate decades-long traffic congestion in Norfolk, a key city at the crossroads of the Chesapeake Bay. This $4 billion project will widen nearly 10 miles of I-64, add two new tunnel lanes beneath the harbor, and transform roadways and bridges across the region. The ambitious plan also involves "Mary," one of the largest tunnel boring machines in the world, which has been tunneling beneath the water for over a year. Despite some criticism about its focus on road expansion, the project is backed by a significant funding model, including sales and fuel taxes, federal contributions, and toll revenue. Set to be completed by 2027, this project is shaping the future of Norfolk and beyond, making travel smoother while addressing the region's booming traffic needs.

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Inside the $4BN Underwater Highway Rebuild
- Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion | 8:07
Build Core | 29.6K subscribers | 136,675 views | January 24, 2025

[SunkenCiv]

• HRBT expansion: How officials are avoiding disrupting the shipping industry, national security [07/28/2019]
• Northam announces selection of firms to build $3.3 billion tunnel project [02/24/2019]
• Messmer: I-64, I-69 tolls unlikely [11/09/2017]
• Transportation secretary lays out plan to toll I-64 HOV lanes [05/07/2017]
• Virginia to raise some speed limits [10/21/2010]
• Speed up: 70 mph could come to I-81 by year-end [10/20/2010]

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[V_TWIN]

As a military brat born on Fort Eustis army hospital Newport News Va. I remember going through that tunnel at a very young age many times.

And now at the tender age of 64, I can still remember every time we went through it without fail, it was always leaking somewhere, usually in several places.

A little unnerving, even as a 6 y/o. 😏

[SunkenCiv]

Seems to have held up so far. :^) :^D

[dynachrome]

It will be 10 billion by the time it is done. They should hire Musk’s Boring Company.

[OneVike]

I am always amazed at the construction of underwater tunneling. A fascination technology that just keeps getting better.

Regardless if the cost, it is miniscule compared to the money that will be generated through time saving travel through the years. In 10 years we as a nation have wasted almost a trillion dollars on wasteful climate change eco friendly crap that has amounted to nothing but driving up the cost of living for every American in the country.

[SunkenCiv]

Yup, and often it quiets down the area. Regardless, cars stuck in jams get zero fuel economy, and the value of the time lost by drivers and any passengers becomes an avoided cost and unlikely to be quantified accurately.

[Fledermaus]

I can imagine. I once drove through the Big Dig tunnel in Boston. It was newish. Still unnerving.

[SunkenCiv]

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