Chesapeake Daily Brief: Gilmerton Bridge crashes, light snow totals, and City Council tonight

Good afternoon, Chesapeake. Today’s local lineup is about getting around safely, watching for leftover slick spots, and keeping an eye on a full evening schedule at City Hall.

Traffic: Gilmerton Bridge area reopens after early crashes

Drivers saw major delays along South Military Highway near the Gilmerton Bridge after multiple crashes triggered a temporary shutdown in both directions. City updates later indicated the roadway had reopened.

Even with lanes moving again, the bigger takeaway is timing: backups can linger as traffic patterns reset. If you’re heading through the area, expect the possibility of slowdowns while congestion clears.

Weather: Light snow totals logged across Chesapeake

Snowfall reports from the National Weather Service’s Wakefield office showed light-but-notable accumulation across the city by 7 a.m. Even small totals can create trouble on bridges and in shaded spots, especially during peak drive times.

• About 0.5 inch was reported near Herbert’s Corner.
• Around 1 inch was reported in the Portlock area.

If your route includes overpasses or less-traveled side streets, it may still be worth taking it slow.

State note with local ties: Flags to half-staff Saturday

The Governor has directed U.S. and Virginia flags on state and local government buildings to be lowered at sunrise on Saturday, February 28, and remain at half-staff until sunset, in memory of Delegate Barry D. Knight. Knight represented parts of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach and died on February 19.

At City Hall: Council meetings scheduled tonight

Chesapeake City Council is scheduled to meet in City Hall’s Council Chambers, with multiple sessions on the calendar:

• Closed meeting at 4:45 p.m.
• Work session from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m.
• Regular council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

If you plan to follow the evening agenda, the staggered start times are worth noting so you don’t miss the portion you care about.

Sources

• https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/gilmerton-bridge-chesapeake-closed-due-112854442.html
• https://www.weather.gov/akq/SnowReportFeb22-23-2026
• https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/02/24/virginia-flags-be-lowered-saturday-honor-late-delegate-knight/
• https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Calendar.aspx?EID=6801
• https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Calendar.aspx?EID=6800
• https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Calendar.aspx?EID=6490