Downtown Tunnel, Norfolk

Name: Downtown Tunnel
Address: Norfolk, United States

#57 among attractions in Norfolk

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Facts and practical information

The Downtown Tunnel on Interstate 264 and U.S. Route 460 Alternate crosses the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in the South Hampton Roads area of Virginia, US. It links the independent City of Portsmouth with the independent City of Norfolk. In conjunction with the Berkley Bridge, the Downtown Tunnel connects to Interstate 464 to the City of Chesapeake and a continuation I-264 to the downtown and Waterside areas of Norfolk, and on to Virginia Beach. Owned by the Virginia Department of Transportation, it is operated and maintained by Elizabeth River Crossings under a 58-year public–private partnership concession agreement. Formerly a toll-free facility, open road tolling was implemented on February 1, 2014 by VDOT to help finance repairs and expansion to the tunnel. ()

Coordinates: 36°50'9"N, 76°17'16"W

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BerkleyNorfolk United States

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Day trips

Downtown Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MacArthur Center, Harbor Park, Waterside, Norfolk Scope.

0.9 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
24 min walk • MacArthur Center is a shopping mall in Norfolk, Virginia, in the center of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Built by the Taubman Company, the mall is owned by Starwood Capital Group since October 2014.
0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Harbor Park, Norfolk
18 min walk • Harbor Park is a stadium, used primarily for baseball, on the Elizabeth River, in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Once rated the best minor league stadium by Baseball America, it is home to the Norfolk Tides Minor League Baseball team. The Tides are the Baltimore Orioles' Triple-A farm team and compete in the International League.
0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waterside, Norfolk
16 min walk • The Waterside, is a festival marketplace on the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, opened June 1, 1983. While the Waterside Annex was demolished May 16, 2016, the main portion was renovated and reopened as Waterside District in May 2017.
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
31 min walk • Norfolk Scope is a multi-function complex in Norfolk, Virginia, comprising an 11,000-person arena, a 2,500-person theater known as Chrysler Hall, a 10,000-square-foot exhibition hall and a 600-car parking garage.
0.8 miN
Museum, History museum, Military museum
MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk
21 min walk • The MacArthur Memorial is a memorial, museum, and research center about the life of General Douglas MacArthur. It consists of three buildings on MacArthur Square in Norfolk, Virginia.
0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Portsmouth
13 min walk • The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and the associated Lightship Museum are located on the downtown Portsmouth, Virginia, United States waterfront.
0.8 miN
Church, Georgian architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Norfolk
20 min walk • Saint Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic church in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. The Nave of the current church was built in 1739 and is the sole colonial-era building which survived the various wars that Norfolk has witnessed.
0.5 miN
Bridge
Berkley Bridge, Norfolk
14 min walk • The Interstate 264 Berkley Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge that crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. It carries Interstate 264, U.S.
0.7 miW
Monuments and statues
Confederate Monument, Portsmouth
19 min walk • The Confederate Monument in Portsmouth, Virginia, was built between 1876 and 1881. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The monument is a 35-foot obelisk of North Carolina granite. It is located at the town square of Portsmouth, on Court Street at the corner of High Street.
1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The NorVa, Norfolk
26 min walk • The NorVa is a performing venue located in Norfolk, Virginia, the name being a syllabic abbreviation of the city and state of its location.
1.1 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
29 min walk • Chrysler Hall is the premier performing arts venue in Norfolk, Virginia, located in the downtown section of the city. Built in 1972 and located next to the Norfolk Scope arena, the venue is home to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the Virginia Ballet and hosts Broadway plays while serving as Norfolk's primary theater and concert venue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Portsmouth (13 min walk), United States lightship Portsmouth, Portsmouth (13 min walk), Berkley Bridge, Norfolk (14 min walk), Children's Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth (16 min walk).

How to get to Downtown Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown Tunnel:

Ferry

High Street • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (12 min walk)
North Landing • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (13 min walk)

Light rail

Civic Plaza • Lines: Tide (18 min walk)
Harbor Park • Lines: Tide (20 min walk)

Bus

Amtrak Bus Stop (21 min walk)
Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (27 min walk)

Train

Norfolk (22 min walk)