May be taking a job out there (knock on wood) next year, and I'd like to know about the area

What regions of VA offer a reasonably clean commute to Newport News Shipbuilding (i.e. do the tunnels/bridges from mainland get parked at rush hour or is it good to go)? What areas around the shipyard should I consider for residency? I'd ultimately like to buy a house with some property but my first place will probably be a rental until I learn the area

Anyway, what's up with that part of VA?

[Edited on November 13, 2012 at 8:20 PM. Reason : asdf]

11/13/2012 8:18:33 PM

All tunnels and bridges suck fat dong during rush hours, and can randomly get backed up at other times too. I lived and worked in Norfolk for awhile, so I can't say much for Newport News, but stay away from a bridge/tunnel commute if you can.

11/13/2012 8:26:21 PM

I'd try to live in Williamsburg, or right around there, so your commute won't involve using the tunnels, or the shitstorm of 64/464/664 around Norfolk and into Hampton.

Newport News has its shit spots, but there are some areas that have become REALLY nice..same with Hampton.

But seriously, try to get a place in Williamsburg, or somewhere in between.

11/13/2012 8:55:03 PM

Awesome, thanks for the heads's up y'all

11/13/2012 9:18:04 PM