In August the Hampton Roads Connector Partners (HRCP) received one  of the three components of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project Permit. The receiving of the final US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permit marks the successful completion of the environmental approval and permitting phase of the HRBT Expansion Project and prepares VDOT and HRCP for the transition to the construction phase.

USACE issued the permit to HRCP for the widening of Interstate 64 between Hampton and Norfolk (9.9 miles) and the construction of twin two-lane bored tunnels next to the existing HRBT. The Corps also completed the Section 408 Determination process, identifying no impacts to Federal navigation projects operated and maintained by the USACE. This approval documents that the needs of maritime stakeholders have been addressed and includes conditions for enhancing maritime safety in federally managed navigation areas during HRCP’s marine construction work.

The first component of the Permit received by HRCP is the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) permit.

The second component is the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) permit. Click here for more details.

VDOT is poised to issue Notice to Proceed with construction to HRCP after the joint venture obtains all required bonding and insurances. That is expected to be completed in the next few weeks. Click here and us/125 for tunnelbuilder archive. Visit www.hrbtexpansion.org. 36/20.