Bridge Stuck Again? City Prepares | Virginia Beach News

The Great Bridge is back in the spotlight as summer heat looms — last year’s infamous jam, caused by the bridge getting stuck open due to thermal expansion, is now history thanks to proactive city measures. Public Works is actively monitoring and cooling the bridge with water trucks to prevent repeat incidents, while residents who endured last year’s chaos are relieved by the city’s preparedness. But the real fix is coming: by late 2026 or early 2027, new bridge bearings will replace aging ones, making future heat-related failures a thing of the past. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb9bfc8610d0b276