Route 895 Construction - March 2002

Here's 20 more photos of Route 895 under construction, taken in March, 2002.

Photo #1 shows the west abutment and west approach to the Route 895 James River Bridge. Photos #2 and #3 show I-95 heading northbound, approaching the Route 895 James River Bridge approach spans over I-95.

Photos #4, #5 and #6 show different views of Ramp E, which is the mostly elevated ramp from I-95 northbound to Route 895 eastbound.

Photo #7 shows the main span of Route 895 James River Bridge; the vantage point is from the ramp from VA-150 Chippenham Parkway to I-95 northbound. Photos #8 and #9 show the main span of Route 895 James River Bridge; the vantage point is from the I-95 southbound shoulder, looking eastward toward construction of the main span.

Photo #10 shows details of the toll collection related signs for westbound traffic approaching the mainline toll plaza. Photos #11, #12, and #13 show the view from the Osborne Turnpike overpass bridge, looking west onto Route 895.

Photos #14 and #15 show the view from the Wilton Road overpass bridge, looking west onto Route 895. Photo #16 shows the view from the Osborne Turnpike overpass bridge, looking east onto Route 895. Photo #17 shows the view from the VA-5 New Market Road overpass, looking west onto Route 895, with a good view of the directional route signing on the highway for westbound traffic.

Photo #18 shows the Laburnum Avenue Extension and its directional route signing. Photo #19 shows the view from the Willson Road overpass, looking west onto Route 895. Photo #20 shows the view from the Willson Road overpass, looking east onto Route 895.

Links to the web pages with the photos:

Route 895 Construction - March 2002 - Photos 1-3
Route 895 Construction - March 2002 - Photos 4-6
Route 895 Construction - March 2002 - Photos 7-9
Route 895 Construction - March 2002 - Photos 10-13
Route 895 Construction - March 2002 - Photos 14-17
Route 895 Construction - March 2002 - Photos 18-20

© Copyright 2002 by Scott Kozel, and all photos taken by same. All rights reserved.

Lead page for Route 895 Construction
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Route 895 Connector (Pocahontas Parkway)

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By Scott M. Kozel, Roads to the Future

(Created 5-1-2002)