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September 18, 2009 Tammy Barry
Public Works Information Specialist
382-6983 (Work)
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For immediate release Lizz Gunnufsen
Public Communications Coordinator
382-6241 (Work)
ROAD CLOSURE ON GILMERTON BRIDGE
AFFECTED AREAS: Gilmerton Bridge
DATES: Work will take place from 8:00 p.m. Friday evening to 5:00 a.m. Monday morning on the following dates:
Friday, October 2 – Monday, October 5
Friday, October 9 – Monday, October 12

Openings for vessels will occur every two hours, on the hour, for waterway traffic.  Vessels using the waterway require a two hour advance notice.
INFORMATION: The Gilmerton Bridge will be closed for repairs to the fender system. Detour signs will be posted for motorists.  The Gilmerton Bridge was built in 1938, crosses the southern branch of the Elizabeth River, and carries an average of 35,500 cars each day.