Winds prompt restrictions at Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

By Cindy Clayton
The Virginian-Pilot
© February 26, 2010

High winds have prompted Level 2 restrictions at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

Winds had reached 47 mph, according to bridge-tunnel officials.

The following types of vehicles are not allowed to cross:

- motorcycles

- large pick-up campers

- camper trailers

- house trailers

- anything being towed

- vehicles with exterior cargo or anything being towed

- empty tractor-trailers, not including empty tanker trucks

- small, six-wheel trucks

Tractor trailers must gross 30,000 pounds of payload in addition to the rig’s weight, according to the facility’s Web site. Six-wheel trucks must gross 15,000 pounds of payload in addition to the weight of the rig.

Tractors without trailers will be allowed to cross the span, the site says.

For information on the levels of restrictions, visit the CBBT Web site or call (757) 331-2960.

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