"The Cook" wrote
> Christine Dabney wrote:

>>>They are building one in Vriginia Beach too (not on the web site for some

>>>Next nearest is 50-60 miles one way North of me. Too far as I never have
>>>any reason to drive up north that far.

>>I thought there was one in Newport News. Actually, I know it is
>>there. How far away from you is that one?

> She is about right on the mileage and the traffic is horrendous,

Oh definately! My ship (Stennis) was in the yards up there and it was a
terrible trek up and back all that time (1995-1997 then moved to NOB).

> especially before 10 am and after 2:30 pm. It seems that everyone who
> works in Virginia Beach lives in Newport News and everyone who works
> in NN lives in VB. It is also fairly drivable after 7 pm. Getting

Used to divert to the 664 up past Suffolk and then cross over. For the
others, there are 2 main bridges between 'southside' and 'northside'. Both
are 2 lanes with a tunnel at least in parts. The bridges are if memory
serves, 11 miles and 15 miles respectively? Just to get to the bridges
(nearest is busiest) is 30 miles roughly.

Used the Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel last time when treking up to NY state,
just to avoid the mess. 13$ fee but nice easy route. Does not however
connect back to the area where TJ's is best i know of.

> from one area to the other involves bridges and tunnels unless you
> want to go almost to the NC line. And forget it if you find out the
> there is an accident along the way. You soon learn the last exits on
> either side before you get stuck. I have held my breath a few times
> going from Hampton to the Norfolk airport, even at 6 am.

Yup. Hampton is a nice place, but the congress between our areas is
difficult for others not here to understand. Snicker, I'm happy the airport
is on OUR side!