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VA SJR171
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lamont Bagby
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AI Summary
- Commends the Boulevard Bridge, known as the "Nickel Bridge" for its former five-cent toll, on its 100th anniversary in 2026
- The bridge was completed in 1925 by the Boulevard Bridge Corporation to support development of the Westover Hills neighborhood in Richmond
- Spans approximately 2,030 feet across the James River as a deck truss structure, with a major restoration completed in the 1990s
- The Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority has maintained the bridge since acquiring it in 1969
- Directs the Clerk of the Senate to present copies of the resolution to the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Richmond
Legislative Description
Commending the Boulevard Bridge.
Last Action
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ171ER)
3/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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