2/18/03-HB1396, calling for the state Transportation Department to initiate talks with Maryland's highway department for a second span parallel to the Gov. Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge as part of an eastern bypass around the metropolitan area to ease congestion, has been pulled from consideration in the Senate Transportation Committee, effectively killing the measure. It passed the House Jan. 21.

1/22/03-HB1396, introduced by Delegate L. Scott Lingamfelter (R-31st District), calls for the state Transportation Department to initiate talks with Maryland's highway department for a second span parallel to the Gov. Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge as part of an eastern bypass around the metropolitan area to ease congestion.
The bill passed the House Jan. 21 and has been sent to the Senate for consideration. For bill status, call (804) 698-7410.

1/13/03-A bill introduced last week in the Virginia House would require the state Transportation Department to develop a construction plan to help alleviate traffic congestion around the Washington, DC, area.
HB1396, sponsored by Del. L. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Prince William), calls for a second span parallel to the Gov. Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge, carrying U.S. Route 301 across the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia, as part of an eastern bypass around the metropolitan area.
"During peak use periods, the present bridge structure is inadequate to accommodate even present traffic volumes efficiently and safely," Lingamfelter wrote. A second span would "significantly reduce congestion along the Interstate Route 95 corridor."
The bill has been sent to the House transportation committee. The general information number for the Virginia House is (804) 698-1500.