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HRBT Tunnel Talk

HRBT Tunnel Talk

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best HRBT Tunnel Talk episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to HRBT Tunnel Talk for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite HRBT Tunnel Talk episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

HRBT Tunnel Talk - HRBT Tunnel Talk Safety

HRBT Tunnel Talk Safety

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09/08/21 • 28 min

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.
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HRBT Tunnel Talk - Environmentally Speaking

Environmentally Speaking

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06/21/23 • 60 min

HRBT Tunnel Talk Host Brooke Grow is joined by new Project Director Ryan Banas who provides an update on the project. Then Brooke explores the environmental aspects (fish and turtles and birds, oh my!) of the project with guests Larissa Ambrose, VDOT Environmental Manager, and Becky Gwynn, Executive Deputy Director of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
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HRBT Tunnel Talk - HRBT Tunnel Talk Summer Construction
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07/08/21 • 11 min

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.
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HRBT Tunnel Talk - Reassembling Mary the TBM
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08/22/22 • 35 min

In this episode, Project Director Jim Utterback shares an update on the project and HRCP's Carlos Ramo provides insight into what goes into reassembling Mary, the Tunnel Boring Machine.
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Learn more about Katherine the Slurry Treatment Plant (STP), the counterpart to Mary the TBM in the tunnel boring process. HRBT Tunnel Talk Host Brooke Grow is joined by HRCP's Ancillary Equipment Manager Javier Fernandez, as well as TBM and STP Manager George Mizzi. They'll describe the STP and provide an overview of how Katherine works.
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HRBT Tunnel Talk - Casting A New Tunnel

Casting A New Tunnel

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06/03/22 • 31 min

In this episode, meet Brooke Grow, the new host of this boring podcast, get an update from Project Director Jim Utterback, and learn about how the new tunnel is currently being constructed from Hampton Roads Connector Partners' Aurelien Gil.
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HRBT Tunnel Talk - DBE/SWaM Resources

DBE/SWaM Resources

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10/15/21 • 35 min

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.
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HRBT Tunnel Talk - HRBT Tunnel Talk Marine Construction
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06/10/21 • 20 min

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!
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HRBT Tunnel Talk - Naming the TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) Contest
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10/16/20 • 5 min

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, we learn more about how the machine will get its name. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast.
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HRBT Tunnel Talk - Regionalism and Transportation Funding
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09/23/22 • 26 min

With a price tag of $3.9 billion, the HRBT Expansion Project was a huge undertaking made possible through regional cooperation. Catch up on project progress with Project Director Jim Utterback and hear about regional transportation funding from the Honorable Mayor Donnie Tuck of Hampton, and chair of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission.
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FAQ

How many episodes does HRBT Tunnel Talk have?

HRBT Tunnel Talk currently has 29 episodes available.

What topics does HRBT Tunnel Talk cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Technology and Education.

What is the most popular episode on HRBT Tunnel Talk?

The episode title 'HRBT Tunnel Talk Marine Construction' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on HRBT Tunnel Talk?

The average episode length on HRBT Tunnel Talk is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of HRBT Tunnel Talk released?

Episodes of HRBT Tunnel Talk are typically released every 50 days, 8 hours.

When was the first episode of HRBT Tunnel Talk?

The first episode of HRBT Tunnel Talk was released on Nov 1, 2019.

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