James River Bridge Closure 2024 Dates. The james river bridge connecting newport news and isle of wight will be closed to all traffic this weekend from 1 a.m. James river bridge to fully close for bridge wire rope replacement beginning this friday;
Newport news/isle of wight county — the route 17 james river bridge (jrb) will be closed to vehicular traffic and maritime vessels that require a bridge lift. Friday and will continue through 5 a.m.