Wind restrictions lifted at Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

By Cindy Clayton
The Virginian-Pilot
© January 27, 2012

VIRGINIA BEACH

Wind restrictions have been lifted at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, officials report.

Earlier this morning, winds had reached 55 mph, prompting level 3 restrictions.

The only vehicles allowed to cross the span were cars without exterior cargo, pick-up trucks without cargo, mini-vans, vans, SUVs, tractors without trailers, empty flatbed trailers, commercial buses and tractor-trailers with a 40,000-pound payload in addition to the rig. High-profile and conversion vans were being allowed to cross.

To learn more about wind restrictions, visit the span’s website.

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