Coming Soon

Project Overview

The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to rehabilitate the bridge over Milford Haven on Route 223 (Cricket Hill Road) in Mathews County from spring 2013 to late 2013. This bridge connects Gwynn's Island with the mainland of Mathews County. 

Currently, the bridge has a posted weight limit of 25 tons for tractor-trailers. VDOT's goal is to rehabilitate the bridge to reduce or eliminate this weight restriction. 

Project Details

During construction, traffic on Route 223 will be reduced to one lane on the bridge. 

Northbound and southbound Route 223 traffic will take turns crossing the bridge in a single open travel lane. Temporary traffic signals will be placed at each end of the bridge to control traffic during the project.

In addition, a width restriction would be in place on the bridge during construction. Vehicles wider than 9 feet, 6 inches will not be allowed to cross the bridge.

The rehabilitation project will replace or rehabilitate deteriorated elements in the bridge truss, floor system, steel grid deck, rest piers, and tender house. 

The project is estimated to cost approximately $2.9 million. 

Project Documents

A citizen information meeting on the rehabilitation project will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2012: 

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
5-7 p.m.
Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad
94 Cricket Hill Road
Hudgins, VA 23076

No formal presentation will be given at the meeting. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) officials will be available continuously from 5-7 p.m. at the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad Building to share project plans, maps, and documents, and to address questions.

Click Here for the Frequently Asked Questions sheet from the meeting.