Portsmouth (Virginia) - General Info
Description:
Historic Portsmouth is located on the western side of the Elizabeth River, in Hampton Roads, directly opposite from downtown Norfolk and conveniently positioned near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
The vibrant downtown area has a long maritime history as a port city. The Olde Towne Business and Historical District is located in the downtown area, where a combination of preservation and redevelopment has created a picturesque downtown with all the amenities – including bars, restaurants, movie theatres, museums, and shopping – that visiting sailors can ask for.
The city-long waterfront includes landscaped walking paths, the Portsmouth historic lightship and paddle-wheel ferries than run several times daily into downtown Norfolk.
Photo of High Street Landing by SY Yindee Plus.
Position:
36° 50.35’N, 76° 17.62’W (entrance to Elizabeth River)
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Belt Line Railroad Bridge – Maintenance
The Belt Line Railroad Bridge across Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), South Branch of the Elizabeth River, mile 2.6, in the City Of Portsmouth, VA and City of Chesapeake, VA will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position to facilitate urgent bridge maintenance of the bridge vertical lift span. The bridge will maintained in the closed position from 8 a.m. through 2 p.m. on March 10, 2020, with an alternative date of March 12, 2020. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies, if at least 30 minutes notice is given. There is no immediate alternative route for vessels unable to pass through the bridge in the closed position. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.997(a). Mariners should adjust their transits accordingly and should use caution when transiting the area.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, contact United States Coast Guard Sector Virginia Waterways Management Division duty phone at (757) 374-3408 or VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil.