Army Corps announces repairs, single lane closures for Chesapeake City Bridge

USACE Philadelphia District
Published April 19, 2022
The Chesapeake City Bridge was built in 1948 connecting the two sides of the city. The main span is 540 feet long and the overall length of the bridge is 3,954 feet.

The Chesapeake City Bridge was built in 1948 connecting the two sides of the city. The main span is 540 feet long and the overall length of the bridge is 3,954 feet.

PHILADELPHIA (April 19, 2022) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District announced repair work on the Chesapeake City Bridge in Cecil County, Maryland will begin in April 2022 and require periodic single-lane closures over a period of several months. Work includes repairs of the bridge superstructure steel, painting of the main span, and expansion joints. 

Single lane closures are currently estimated as follows (subject to change based on weather and construction progress):

  • April 19th between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • May 2nd through May 5th between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • May 9th through May 12th between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • May 16th through May 26th between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • June 6th through June 9th between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • June 13th through June 23rd between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • June 27th through June 30rd between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • July 11th through July 13th between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • August 8th through August 11th between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

No lane closures are anticipated on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

The Chesapeake City Bridge was built in 1948 connecting the two sides of the city. The main span is 540 feet long and the overall length of the bridge is 3,954 feet.


Release no. 22-004