Traffic Alert: Woodrow Wilson Bridge openings planned Tuesday night and Wednesday morning

Published January 11, 2022 at 3:30PM

Late night/early morning drivers planning to cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge tonight might want to plan an alternate route.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) said on Twitter that bridge openings are planned for 11 p.m.-4 a.m. tonight (Tuesday) through Wednesday morning.

While the bridge can sometimes open for interesting ship traffic, tonight’s opening is for routine testing.

Alexandria: The Woodrow Wilson Bridge is scheduled to have test openings and traffic gate testings tonight between 11PM-4AM. Expect delays and consider alternate routes. @MDSHA

— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) January 11, 2022

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Vernon Miles

Vernon Miles is the ALXnow cofounder and editor. He's covered Alexandria since 2014 and has been with Local News Now since 2018. When he's not reporting, he can usually be found playing video games or Dungeons and Dragons with friends.