Under Construction

About the Project:

This project will remove the existing at-grade conflict with the Norfolk Southern/Norfolk Portsmouth Beltline railroad. The project limits will begin at Maple Shade Avenue and terminate at “B” Avenue. This seven-tenth of a mile improvement will provide six lanes for through traffic and a 13-foot median for left turn lanes as needed. The proposed roadway will provide improved roadway lighting, signals, drainage, landscaping, bike lanes, curb and gutter and sidewalks.

Two new bridges will be constructed: The first bridge will provide a railroad crossing; the second bridge will provide vehicle access into Norfolk International Terminal and the US Navy’s Gate 6.

The project will provide a 6-lane detour roadway with adequate median for turn lanes during construction. This detour roadway will provide access into both facilities while maintaining the same capacity as the existing Hampton Boulevard.

Other improvements will include access into US Navy Fleet Recreational Park, Pier 3 Access and improvements to the Maple Shade and Greenbrier side streets.

A community outreach meeting is scheduled for 4 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at Sewells Point Elementary School, 7928 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23505.

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Project Summary

Date of Right-of-Way acquisition – February 2, 2009 (Plans were signed for acquisition)

Date advertised for construction – February 10, 2009

Estimated date construction is scheduled to begin – July 2009

Estimated date project is expected to be completed – November 2012

Estimated cost - $38 million

Name of contractor - American Infrastructure-Va. Inc. (Chantilly, VA)

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