Shadwell Bridge Opens to Traffic - NBC29 WVIR Charlottesville, VA News, Sports and Weather

The Shadwell Bridge opened up at 9:00 Friday morning in Albemarle County. 

The Virginia Department of Transportation started work on the $2 million project in October.  The bridge was supposed to open July 9, but crews worked overtime to complete the project three weeks early.

The bridge carries Route 250 traffic over the Buckingham Branch Railroad.  Both the deck and supporting structure are now replaced.

The new bridge is now able to support heavier loads.