Army Corps updates status on Chesapeake City Bridge closures

USACE Philadelphia District
Published Oct. 7, 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.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District shared an update on ongoing repair work on the Chesapeake City Bridge in Cecil County, Maryland. Work includes repairs of the bridge expansion joints and will require periodic single-lane closures.

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

  • Oct. 11-14 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • Oct. 17-21 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • Oct. 24-28 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • Oct. 31-Nov. 4 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • Nov. 7-11 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

No lane closures are anticipated on 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.


Contact
Steve Rochette
stephen.rochette@usace.army.mil

Release no. 22-023