The Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge in

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and

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across the

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at the

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. The city acquired the original bridge from Richmond Bridge Corp in 1933, and it was named the James River Bridge but was later renamed for the Confederate general. However, in light of the

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in 2020, the Richmond City Council began the process of reverting its name to the James River Bridge. It was originally constructed as a four lane toll facility and opened in 1934. In the 1980s, a replacement structure was built including a substantial realignment of the approach roadways at the south end. Work was completed in 1989. It is toll-free and includes 3 lanes in either direction. An on-ramp and an off-ramp for South 2nd Street connects to the bridge over the north shore of the James River. The

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is located adjacent to its northern end. A notable feature is a pedestrian footbridge which hangs below the road deck from Tredegar Street near the site of the

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on the north shore over to Belle Isle in the middle of the river.
Robert E Lee Memorial Bridge Richmond VA USA sign photo taken of historical marker near footbridge Rt 60

Robert E Lee Memorial Bridge Richmond VA USA sign photo taken of historical marker near footbridge Rt 60

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Bridges completed in 1934 Bridges over the James River (Virginia) U.S. Route 1

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