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Lightning damage responsible for continual closure of Great Bridge Bridge in Chesapeake

A lightning strike caused damage to the Great Bridge Bridge. Crews still are testing the bridge which is causing another closure.
Credit: City of Chesapeake
The Great Bridge Bridge in Chesapeake, Va.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WVEC) — A lightning strike caused damage to the Great Bridge Bridge earlier this month.

The damage resulted in openings of the bridge so crews could make repairs.

The Great Bridge Bridge will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 10 p.m. until Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 5:00 a.m. for continued testing and maintenance is still needed on the bridge.

There will be a detour in place directing traffic to use Route 168 Bypass.

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