The three tubes would be in a single sunken tunnel element. I am not sure whether the Uptown Crossing will be a tunnel or a high-level bridge, both have been discussed in the past. Today, there are three four-lane crossings of Hampton Roads. There are eight Interstate lanes, and four arterial lanes, for a total of 12 lanes. No definite schedule for construction has been determined yet.
Tolls are a possibility on all the Hampton Roads crossings.
The board determined that this option would significantly reduce congestion at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, address future growth in Hampton Roads, and provide connections to ports and major freight corridors. The next step for the project will be the completion of the final Environmental Impact Statement in late 2000 and the issuance of a record of decision by federal authorities.