Washington spends $113 million to turn I-395 drawbridge into fixed bridge

For decades, a major river crossing between Virginia and Washington, D.C. has moved commuters, commercial traffic and travelers into the heart of the nation’s capital. Now the I-395 bridge over the Potomac River is getting a major facelift as officials invest $113 million to update the aging structure and permanently retire one of its most unique features: its drawbridge.A $113 million face liftAccording to an online report by Globe News Info, the I-395 Northbound Bridge between Arlington, Virginia and Washington, D.C. is being rehabilitated, with construction firm Skanska winning the $113 million contract from the District Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. Work is underway and the project is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2029. The investment aims to increase the bridge’s service life, while improving its resilience and lessening the requirements of aging infrastructure. The contract will be included in Skanska's U.S.