A new bridge spanning Campbell and Pittsylvania counties will replace an existing bridge that has been in use since 1929. The project is still in the design stage; but last week, the Department of Transportation announced that construction of bridge, which will connect Altavista and Hurt is scheduled to start in 2017. The current bridge, is classified as “structurally deficient,”… but according to officials, is safe for cars and trucks to use for the time being. The new vehicle bridge is expected to be completed by 2019. Sources say, a pedestrian walkway will also be installed. The existing walkway, which was added in 1948, has been closed since 2010.