VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A new underwater discovery will slow down progress on the construction of a new tunnel for part of the 17.6-mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel that connects Hampton Roads ...

After beginning her mining endeavor way back in February 2023 beneath the Thimble Shoal Channel, 'Chessie' has now completed her epic journey for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. And you can watch ...

The Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel Crossing is now expected to be completed by May 2027, according to representatives from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT) and Chesapeake Joint Tunnel Venture ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CAPE CHARLES, Va. (WAVY) — The tunnel boring machine known as Chessie broke through the receiving pit on Two Island at the Thimble ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Construction continues on a new parallel tunnel for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. The total cost of the project is around $756 million, with a completion date of ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) has some good news about Chessie—the tunnel boring machine being used for its Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel Project. Chessie is back up and ...

CHESAPEAKE BAY, VA - After a more than 6,300 foot journey, the tunnel boring machine nicknamed “Chessie” has fully completed its task of excavating what is planned to become a new expanse of the ...