Tye River Bridge News Today

A poultry truck has overturned in northern Amherst County, closing all northbound traffic on U.S. 29 just south of the Tyrell River Bridge, according to the county’s public safety department.

Amherst County officials have approved a memorandum of understanding between the county’s public works department and Nelson County Parks and Recreation regarding repairs to the Tye River Bridge on the

Local officials are exploring investing in a new agriculture complex that would serve both Amherst and Nelson counties. Chris Bryant, a member of the Amherst County Agriculture Committee, presented the idea of a joint venture between the two counties during the Nelson County Board of Supervisors’ Jan. 12 meeting. With the greenlight from supervisors following the presentation, the committee can begin working with local government in both counties to move forward with the initial stages of ...