Famous Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnels 2025. The virginia department of transportation maintains six major bridges and tunnels in hampton roads. Two artificial islands were built to anchor the tunnels, which were needed to ensure the shipping channel would never be blocked by an enemy country or terrorists destroying a bridge.

The virginia department of transportation maintains six major bridges and tunnels in hampton roads. Two artificial islands were built to anchor the tunnels, which were needed to ensure the shipping channel would never be blocked by an enemy country or terrorists destroying a bridge. Virginia’s first bored roadway tunnel creates critical capacity for motorists.