1 Feb 2017

Corps plans closure for emergency repair to North Landing Bridge

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will close the North Landing Bridge on Route 165 for emergency repairs beginning at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow.

11 Oct 2016

North Landing Bridge to Close to Vehicle Traffic for 4 Days

The North Landing Bridge will close to vehicle traffic from 9 a.m. Oct. 11 to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 to fully repair the damage sustained during two barge strikes earlier this year.

2 Mar 2016

North Landing Bridge hit, operating under alternate lift schedule

The North Landing Bridge, which spans the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal between Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, is operating on an alternative lift schedule after being struck by a barge yesterday morning.

8 May 2014

350 participate in 11th annual Paddle for the Border

Paddlers came from as far away as California to participate in this year's Paddle for the Border event May 3, 2014. More than 340 people met at the South Mills, N.C. welcome center and paddled 11 miles - and across the Virginia state line - to a picnic area for lunch.

8 May 2014

350 participate in 11th annual Paddle for the Border

As the first light of day tried to peek through gray clouds, hundreds of cars and trucks arrived and began to unload kayaks and canoes onto the banks of the historical Dismal Swamp Canal for the 11th Annual Paddle for the Border May 3.

5 Nov 2013

Great Bridge Lock down; Corps divers on the scene

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closed the Great Bridge Lock in Chesapeake, Va., at approximately 7:30 a.m., today to repair inoperative valve.

11 Oct 2013

Great Bridge Locks reopen as tidal waters recede

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reopened the great bridge lock in Chesapeake, Va.