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Building a New Wilson Bridge

The opening of the new Woodrow Wilson Bridge tops off two difficult decades of community debate, Congressional-wrangling, consultant studies and blue-collar construction that many times seemed to be in serious trouble, before turning into a mega-project success story.
The opening of the new Woodrow Wilson Bridge tops off two difficult decades of community debate, Congressional-wrangling, consultant studies and blue-collar construction that many times seemed to be in serious trouble, before turning into a mega-project success story.
Construction Zone Ahead For N.Va.
Northern Virginia commuters are starting to navigate some of the biggest detours and traffic jams since the building of a new Woodrow Wilson Bridge and the reconfiguring of the Springfield interchange, amid a road and rail construction boom.
 

Wilson Bridge

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The area prepares for more weekend closings.

During the six years of construction on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge project, traffic has been stopped, detoured and rerouted several times with varying results. Here is a look at some of the major switches and their effects.

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Historical Gallery: A photographic timeline of a mega-project success story.

Opening Ceremony: A long-awaited structure connecting Virginia and Maryland was inaugurated when the drawbridge on the first of two spans of a new Woodrow Wilson Bridge was lowered into place.

Aerial View of Old and New Bridges: Alexandria Department firefighter Jack Hoffman watches over the old and new Woodrow Wilson bridges at a dedication ceremony for the new bridge on Thursday.

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Traffic Switch Details (PDF)

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Special Report

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One Step Closer to Relief on Wilson BridgeOne Step Closer to Relief on Wilson Bridge
Transcript
New Woodrow Wilson Bridge
Jim Ruddell, construction manager for the new Woodrow Wilson Bridge, fielded questions and comments about the construction process, Thursday's dedication and how the new bridge might affect commuting in the Washington, D.C., area.

Blog

Get There: Post reporter Steven Ginsberg blogs on issues that affect your commute.

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Metro: Roads and Rails
Washington Post staff writers Steven Ginsberg discussed local travel and transportation.
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Wilson Bridge Bike Path Gets Rolling: Users Contemplate Connecting Trails (Post, June 7, 2009)
 
900 Join in Fitness Walk to Honor Fallen Firefighter: Two Scholarships Announced as Part of Fundraiser (Post, April 23, 2009)
 
DR. G'S TIPS: DR. G'S TIPS (Post, April 12, 2009)
 
DR. G'S TIPS: DR. G'S TIPS (Post, December 14, 2008)
 
WOODROW WILSON BRIDGE: Weekend Delays Expected as Two Lanes Added to Outer Loop (Post, December 5, 2008)
 
Wilson Bridge To Open 4 Lanes: Work to Separate Through Traffic Set for Next Month (Post, November 12, 2008)
 
MCCAIN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION TEAM: Brother Quits, Apologizes For Cursing at 911 Dispatcher (Post, October 26, 2008)
 
CHESAPEAKE BAY: Old Wilson Bridge Finds New Life As Artificial Reef for Baby Oysters (Post, October 18, 2008)
 
Playground Honors Man Who 'Loved Being a Kid': School Commemorates Firefighter Killed in Blaze (Post, September 21, 2008)
 
Slowing Down to Move Ahead (Post, August 7, 2008)
 
TRANSPORTATION: Second Span of Wilson Bridge Opens to Traffic (Post, June 1, 2008)
 
Brake-Light Weekend Ahead on The Wilson (Post, May 30, 2008)
 
At Wilson Bridge, Celebration Adds To Congestion (Post, May 16, 2008)
 
Without Transit, Wilson Bridge Comes Up Short (Post, May 11, 2008)
 
WILSON BRIDGE: Beltway Delays in Va. for Weekend Likely as New Span Opening Nears (Post, May 8, 2008)
 
DYKE MARSH WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Protecting a Tidal Habitat From Pollution and Erosion (Post, March 22, 2008)
 
Pr. William County Investigation of Firefighter's Death Is Prompting Changes: Report Sought After by Departments Elsewhere for Training Purposes (Post, February 10, 2008)
 
County Investigation Of Firefighter's Death Is Prompting Changes: Report Is a Model for Agencies Elsewhere (Post, February 10, 2008)
 
Copter Pilot Couldn't Check Descent, Investigators Say: Report Also Notes Faulty Height-Gauging Unit (Post, December 21, 2007)
 
Park Service Opposes Hunting Terrace Building Project: Critics Fear Damage To Historic Vista (Post, September 13, 2007)
 
Virginia Thinking Locally On Roads: Small Fixes Could Improve Commutes And Do So Quickly (Post, April 30, 2007)
 
Sinkhole Forces Beltway Lane Closures: Inner Loop Reopens After Emergency Repairs Are Made Near Wilson Bridge (Post, April 25, 2007)
 
Waves Across the River From National Harbor: With a Water Taxi and Metro Access, Alexandria Hopes to Attract Visitors (Post, March 22, 2007)
 
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