Local News
Work continues on Morgan Ford Road low-water bridge project
WARREN COUNTY – Work continues on the low-water bridge over the Shenandoah River on Route 624 (Morgan Ford Road). It is currently being replaced with a new two-lane bridge in the vicinity of Route 643 (Howellsville Road).
A tractor trailer carries a beam down Morgan Ford Road Tuesday (Sept. 5) afternoon. Work on the new bridge is expected to continue until June 2018. Photos submitted by Royal Examiner subscriber Brian Blodgett.
The project is 0.38 mile long and extends from 0.02-mile south of Route 643 to 0.36-mile north of Route 643, according to a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) website.
The original multi-span bridge is a single-lane structure built in 1925, which is 321-feet long with a single 11-foot wide lane.
The new bridge will be a two-lane structure, approximately 480-feet long, and feature a 22-foot wide travel way.
The new bridge will be a two-lane structure located at the existing location following the existing alignment. Approximately 480-feet long, the new bridge will have a 22-foot wide travel way. Expected completion date of the new bridge is June 2018.
In 2012 the traffic count on this portion of Morgan Ford was 1876 vehicles per day. The number is projected to increase to 3005 vehicles per day by the year 2035. The total estimated cost for this project is $9.7 million.
This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of July 31st
Definition and Prohibition of Data Centers Recommended Unanimously at Special Town Planning Commission Meeting
Assistant F&R Chief Gerry Maiatico Responds to South Warren Citizen Concerns About Service Reduction
Virginia Launches New Unit Targeting Illegal Vapes and Intoxicants
Charity, Refugees & Our Constitution
How the 8th Congressional District Democratic Primary Reflects Party’s Shifting Identity and Priorities
Virginia’s Disability Services Gap Persists Despite Progress, Leaves Young Adults Vulnerable
Loudoun County, Other Virginia Localities Consider Hitting the Brakes on Data Center Development
Opposite Shores to Perform July 30 at Gazebo Gatherings
‘People Movers’ Out, More Parking In: Trump Announces $22.5B Washington Dulles Makeover
TSA Shares Passengers’ Personal Information With Immigration Enforcement, Documents Show
Obamacare Enrollment Declines in 49 States; Virginia Saw 8% Drop
Virginia Voters Could Gain a Bigger Voice in Choosing the 2028 Presidential Nominees
Virginia Education Department Seeks New Student Assessment Vendor
Pro-Data Center Industry Group Behind Ad Campaign in Oregon, Virginia, Five Other States
Grilled Beef Salad Makes a Fresh, Protein-Rich Summer Meal
Warren County Welcomes Nearly 50 New Teachers, Looks Ahead to New School Year
Naomi Ruth Davis Eaton (1934 – 2026)
Scott Edward “Scotty” Taylor (1971 – 2026)
Brown Water, Dust and Loud Noises: Louisa Homeowner Sues Amazon Over Data Center Construction
Does Extreme Heat Cause Train Derailments? A Virginia Railroad Expert Weighs In
Administration Asks US Supreme Court to Uphold Sweeping Trump Order Restricting Vote-By-Mail
Nicholas A. “Nick” Riedel (1996 – 2026)
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Chimney Swift
