Whether you're driving north or south
of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Tunnel allows you to see the
mighty surge of the Atlantic Ocean
the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay
and the soaring grace of an engineering
marvel Opening to traffic
in nineteen sixty four and
wonders of the modern world this
bridge tunnel complex
replaced the world's busiest
ferry system creating a direct
route between southeastern Virginia
and the Delmarva Peninsula This
enabled motorists to cross
the Chesapeake Bay in twenty minutes
from the comfort of their vehicle
as compared to a ninety minute
ferry ride both a tourist
attraction and travel convenience
This engineering marvel will save
motorists ninety miles or more
as they travel from points
north of Wilmington Delaware to
coastal Virginia and the Outer Banks
of North Carolina Comprised
of high rise bridges tunnels
low level trestles and causeway
the bridge tunnel stretches more
than seventeen miles across
the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay
Expansion of the facility continues
even today as construction
of a new parallel tunnel is underway
at Thimble Shoal Channel with
an expected completion date in
twenty twenty three Coastal ambassadors
greets you at the eastern shore Welcome
Center located on the north side
of the facility providing tourist
information for the surrounding areas
And if you want a little remembrance
of your journey visit Virginia
Originals Gift shop next
door to the Welcome center Find bridge
tunnel memorabilia Another keepsakes
Stop in marble from the scenic
Overlook located on the north
end of the facility Stretch your legs
and absorbed the sights and sounds
of the Chesapeake Bay where it meets
the Atlantic Ocean from weather
to fish and wildlife
Two ships on the water Every one
of your trips is different
so keep your eyes peeled and
enjoy the ride