Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
HRBT Tunnel Talk
HRBT Tunnel Talk follows the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project in Virginia. It is the largest ever construction project for the Virginia Department of Transportation. The series will explore funding, construction, employment opportunities, tunnel technology and benefits to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Dec 19, 2025
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Episodes
HRBT Tunnel Talk Young Professionals 29.11.2021 21:14
Project Director Jim Utterback provides an update on the progress of the project. Hear from two young professionals about their career in transportation and their path to the HRBT Expansion Project.
DBE/SWaM Resources 15.10.2021 35:23
In this episode, hear about the project's progress from Project Director Jim Utterback and learn about opportunities and resources for small, women and minority owned businesses from VDOT Civil Rights Manager Queen Crittendon and HRCP Compliance Manager Malcolm Kates.
HRBT Tunnel Talk Safety 08.09.2021 28:56
Project Director Jim Utterback gives a project update and Virginia State Police Sgt. Michelle Anaya and HRCP's Jeff Singleton join the podcast to provide valuable safety information for motorists traveling through the project corridor.
HRBT Tunnel Talk Summer Construction 08.07.2021 11:19
With summer comes increased construction activities to widen I-64 between Settlers Landing Road in Hampton and the I-564 interchange in Norfolk. In this episode, HRCP Communications Manager Steve Meyers will share details about the construction activities planned along the project corridor and the tools that can help you navigate the impacts.
HRBT Tunnel Talk Marine Construction 10.06.2021 20:51
In this episode, hear from Project Director Jim Utterback on increased construction activities and Project Manager Rob Gianna shares an overview of the marine construction activities, including the marine trestle bridges that connect the islands with the mainland. Please subscribe to our podcast!
HRBT Tunnel Talk North Island Reclamation 21.04.2021 16:23
In this episode, we get an update from Project Director Jim Utterback and Project Manager Megan Pym explains the North Island expansion process. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast for further updates.
Naming the TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) Contest 16.10.2020 5:29
A Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) will bore twin tunnels next to the existing Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnels as part of Virginia's largest-ever construction project. And, the big, bold machine will get a name before it comes out of final production. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has launched a TBM Naming Contest aimed at school age children On this next installment Of HRBT Tunnel Talk...
Preparing for the TBM 30.07.2020 16:52
As the Design-Builder for Virginia's largest construction project awaits Notice to Proceed, early work is underway on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project. The South Island is percolating with activity to prepare the island for the massive Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) which will bore twin tunnels parallel to the existing tunnels. In the latest installment of HRBT Tunnel Talk, Paula Mil...
Preparing to Build 22.04.2020 22:20
Preparing to build the HRBT Expansion Project, Virginia's largest-ever construction project, didn't happen overnight. Before you mine and widen under and over water, state and federal agencies have to sign off on plans. In the latest installment of HRBT Tunnel Talk, Paula Miller, VDOT's Communications Manager, interviews the project director and the owner and contractor's environmental experts abo...
HRBT Expansion Project 08.01.2020 10:26
The new twin tunnels to be built at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel will use tunnel boring technology. The existing tunnels are immersed tubes. In the latest installment of HRBT Tunnel Talk find out more about the Tunnel Boring Machine which will make a deep dive to dig parallel tubes. Be sure to subscribe to the show!
DBE/SWaM Opportunities for HRBT Tunnel Expansion Project 14.11.2019 20:28
In this podcast, host Paula Miller explores the opportunities for DBE/Small, Women and Minority (SWaM) - owned businesses that hope to participate in the new Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project. Guests include: Malcolm Kates (DBE/SWAM Compliance Manager for the Hampton Roads Connector Partners - HRCP) Queen T. Crittendon (VDOT Hampton Roads District Civil Rights Manager)
Unlock the Gridlock 01.11.2019 21:36
In this podcast host Paula Miller talks with Kevin Page (Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission) about the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion project. VDOT's largest ever construction project.
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