{
  "id": 15878259,
  "title": "Virginia sinks 951 tons of bridge concrete to build habitat for fish",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/virginia-sinks-951-tons-of-bridge-concrete-to-build-habitat-for-fish",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T10:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/virginia-is-dismantling-100000-tons-of-concrete-from-its-3-9-billion-hampton-roads-bridge-tunnel-expansion-951-tons-have-already-been-placed-underwater-as-part-of-a-project-to-build-fish-habitat-in-chesapeake-bay/articleshow/135062470.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project involves dismantling an old bridge and using the concrete for artificial reefs. This initiative helps divert demolition waste from landfills while enhancing underwater habitats. Approximately 100,000 tons of concrete is expected to be repurposed for marine life by 2027. The Virginia Marine Resources Commission manages the artificial reefs that…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}