FREDERICKSBURG – A high wind advisory has been posted on the Norris Bridge, which carries Route 3 traffic over the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties.

High-profile vehicles such as tractor-trailers, box trucks, large vans and SUVs should not cross the bridge. Trucks carrying small or empty loads are especially at risk.

VDOT monitors wind speed at the following major river crossings in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula:

  • Downing Bridge: Route 360 over the Rappahannock River between Richmond County and the Town of Tappahannock
  • Eltham Bridge: Route 30/Route 33 traffic over the Pamunkey River and connects the Town of West Point and New Kent County.
  • Gwynn’s Island: Route 223 bridge over Milford Haven, which connects mainland Mathews County with Gwynn’s Island
  • Lord Delaware Bridge: Route 33 over the Mattaponi River and connects the Town of West Point and King and Queen County

High Wind Advisory:

If sustained winds reach 30 mph over a period of 30 minutes, or there are frequent wind gusts of 45 mph or greater, VDOT will post a high wind advisory notice on these bridges. When an advisory is posted, high-profile vehicles such as tractor-trailers, box trucks, and large vans and SUVs should not cross the bridge.

Bridge Closure:

When sustained winds reach 45 mph or above over a period of 15 minutes, VDOT crews will post a bridge closure notice. However, bridges will not be physically barricaded.

High wind advisories and bridge closure notices will be posted on message boards staged at the bridges.

511Virginia

Before starting a trip, travelers should check 511Virginia for a real-time list of roads closed or partially closed due to flooding or other hazards.

Download the free mobile 511Virginia app for Apple and Android devices to stay connected or visit 511Virginia.org. Motorists also can reach 51Virginia by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia.

Customer Service Center

For questions or to report hazardous road conditions, contact VDOT’s 24-hour Customer Service Center by visiting my.vdot.virginia.gov or calling 800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).