Deep Creek Bridge Closure to Affect Dismal Swamp Canal Traffic July 6–Aug. 3
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the old Deep Creek Bridge span will be demolished July 6 through Aug. 3, closing the facility to navigation.
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Boaters planning to use the Dismal Swamp Canal should prepare for a four-week closure at Deep Creek Bridge.
According to a notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, the old Deep Creek Bridge span will be demolished from July 6 through Aug. 3, 2026.
The facility will be closed to navigation during that period.
The closure affects maritime traffic on the Dismal Swamp Canal. Those planning to transit the canal are advised to plan accordingly.
The Army Corps notice says transiting by way of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal is a potential alternative.
Boaters should also check the Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners for updates on the project before traveling.
The Dismal Swamp Canal is part of the Intracoastal Waterway and is a major route for recreational boaters moving between Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.
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