Hurricane Helene moved a Virginia bridge; its $195.5M replacement opens
Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in Southwest Virginia, necessitating $195.5 million in repairs and replacements. The Route 1212 bridge in Damascus, a key transportation link, was demolished by the storm, which forced the complete reconstruction of five bridges. The new bridge opened to traffic on September 1, with drivers cautioned to exercise caution due to ongoing construction.
The storm's impact was extensive, with over 500 sites requiring repair and damage totaling an estimated $195.5 million. The incident highlighted the extraordinary power of Hurricane Helene and the scale of infrastructure required to restore normalcy following one of the region's most destructive storms.
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