3 weeks early: VDOT to open rejuvenated Shadwell bridge


VDOT proudly revealed Wednesday that the Fishersville-based firm is wrapping up a nearly $1.8 million set of repairs that had closed the bridge carrying U.S. 250 over the Buckingham Branch/CSX railroad tracks. Unavailable since May 1, the bridge will reopen on Friday the 15th, more than three weeks ahead of schedule.


Although located in Albemarle County, the bridge has been of great interest in the City of Charlottesville because VDOT chose to save it. Meanwhile, Charlottesville officials– who control infrastructure within the city limits– have chosen to replace their much newer Belmont Bridge. The Shadwell bridge was built in 1939; the Belmont Bridge in 1962.




-every JPA area resident

Just remember: We're not happy until you're not happy!

I wish every GOVERNMENT project was finished ahead of schedule. Kudos to VDOT and Fairfield-Echols LLC.

Apparently they aren't _actively_ trying to kill off the winery at 22/250.

Too bad for Wayside...

So does this mean that the city blamng the jpa bridgework on an uncooperative riairoad is BS?

I don't know why people tolerare such an inneffective city government.

G, are you saying that the city is ACTIVELY trying to kill off the businesses like wayside and a barber shop? I find that kinda hard to believe....I think the blame goes towards the city because the beaurocratic engine that is the City of Charlottesville is content with spending two years fixing the bridge, and VDOT isn't content with that.