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Woodrow Wilson Bridge opening Monday night

By Vernon Miles and James Cullum
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge at sunset (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Late-night travelers should be aware: there may be some delays caused by the opening of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge tonight.

According to an alert system, the bridge will be opening tonight (Monday) at 10 p.m. to allow for the passage of the “Deep Playa Boat”. The opening should not last longer than 15-20 minutes, but there could be other openings due to scheduled maintenance later that night.

According to traffic advisories, the bridge will open for testing until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, and motorists should expect temporary traffic delays on Interstate 495.

“Expect delays and use alternate routes,” the advisory said.

About the Authors

  • 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.

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.