Chessie officially completed her journey, successfully exiting the receiving pit on Two Island on Wednesday. Chessie reached ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — After multiple delays, including a 9-month delay involving a century-old anchor, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) expansion achieved a major milestone as its tunnel boring ...

After a more than 6,300 foot journey, the tunnel boring machine nicknamed “Chessie” has fully completed its task of excavating what is planned to become a new expanse of the ...

CAPE CHARLES, Va. — Project leaders with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel reported that Chessie, the tunnel boring machine used to dig the second tunnel, had broken through at the second island.

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is a crabbing hotspot that spans over 17 miles, featuring four man-made islands and numerous crabbing spots. Why It’s Popular: Easy access to deeper waters where ...