NOTE: This is a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) project. For more information about this feasibility study, visit www.bowershillinterchange.com.
IN DESIGN
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), has initiated the environmental review process for the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate potential transportation improvements at the Bowers Hill interchange. The Bowers Hill interchange includes a confluence of I-664, I-64, I-264, U.S. Route 460, U.S. Route 58, U.S. Route 13 and Jolliff Road (VA Route 191).
VIDEO PRESENTATION
This informational video provides an update on the Bowers Hill Interchange Improvements Study and an opportunity for the public to provide input to inform the development of potential improvements to the study area.
IN DESIGN
Project will provide for the extension of turn lanes in the vicinity of the Butts Station Road intersection at Kempsville Road. This project will include the design and installation of pavement widening, associated improvements to the drainage system, and relocation of existing utilities.
- Project Design Start: Fall 2021
- Projected Design Completion: Spring 2023
- Project Budget: $1.15 million
COMPLETE
This feasibility study will evaluate options for replacing the Centerville Turnpike Bridge with a fixed-span bridge over the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal that can also provide adequate vertical clearance for navigational activities and a wider bridge for the future roadway widening. Study limit was extended from Butts Station Rd. to north of Elbow Rd. City has recommended five alternatives (four fixed, one movable bridge) be advanced for evaluation. A virtual citizen information meeting was held in March 2021, and closed on April 9, 2021. The final report to City Council was submitted in August 2021 to detail public input and the recommended alternative alignment.
- Project Design Start: May 2019
- Projected Design Completion: Summer 2021
- Project Budget: $500,000
WELCOME!
Thank you for your participation in this Virtual Citizen Information Meeting to discuss the Centerville Turnpike Bridge Replacement Feasibility Study. Normally, meetings like these are held in the community to bring stakeholders together and discuss the project. However, the ongoing impacts of the Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic have made traditional meetings challenging in terms of minimizing the spread of the virus.
To best help prevent further spread of COVID-19, this meeting will be held completely online via the City of Chesapeake website. All the information normally made available at a traditional citizen information meeting will be provided online, and all participants will have an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions via the provided form.
Participants who have trouble accessing this content or need assistance are encouraged to contact Chesapeake Public Works at (757) 382-6101, and City staff will work to assist.
WHAT IS A FEASIBILITY STUDY?
It is important to note that this collection of information represents the results of a feasibility study, which is an assessment of the practicality of a proposed project. This study was commissioned to determine how practical a replacement of the Centerville Turnpike Bridge would be, what the various economic, infrastructural and environmental impacts are, and what options exist to make the proposals a reality.
At this time, there is no programmed or funded project to replace the Centerville Turnpike Bridge with any of the options presented in this study. However, feedback from members of the community will help the City of Chesapeake determine which of these options will be the best choice for a potential replacement and may lead to the eventual funding of a replacement project.
All information regarding the future of the Centerville Turnpike Bridge and potential replacement projects will be made available by the City of Chesapeake as it becomes available.
PURPOSE OF STUDY
NOTE: This replacement study, which began in 2018, is not related to the Centerville Turnpike Bridge repair project resulting from the November 2020 barge strike incident.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate alternatives that may replace the Centerville Turnpike Bridge and widen the roadway from two lanes to four lanes to improve traffic and marine operations, safety, and the resiliency of the roadway.
The existing bridge is considered functionally obsolete, meaning it does not have adequate capacity to serve current traffic demands. The two-lane bridge experiences daily backups during peak travel times. These backups are exacerbated during bridge openings, often extending more than one mile. These backups will worsen as area traffic continues to grow. Widening to four lanes will provide the capacity needed to adequately handle projected traffic volumes.
The anticipated sea level rise from storm and wind driven tide events in the next 20 years can be anticipated to result in an increase above the existing water surface for all storm events. More frequent and slower moving storms result in increased precipitation and run-off that will increase water level at the Centreville Turnpike Bridge by 2040, which could flood the roadway approaches to the bridge forcing traffic to detour around this water crossing.
The roadway approaches would need to be reconstructed to an elevation above the anticipated water level rise to enhance resiliency and allow safe travel during storm or wind-driven flood events. The study will evaluate alternatives that will increase the reliability of access and connectivity on this critical roadway between the City of Chesapeake and the City of Virginia Beach.
STUDY DESCRIPTION
- The study limits begin at the Mt. Pleasant Road intersection and extend north to the Elbow Road intersection, and will evaluate and compare five design alternatives, plus the “no-build” alternative.
- Study alternatives include replacing the bridge with a fixed bridge or a movable bridge.
- The alternatives include replacing the bridge east or west of the current crossing.
- Environmental, right-of-way, utility, and construction impacts will be evaluated and compared for each alternative.
- After these evaluations, one preferred alternative will be identified. The completion of a subsequent environmental assessment will be required.
PROPOSED PROJECT BUDGET
The budget for a proposed project based on these study alignments is estimated
between $200 million to $250 million.
Project cost estimates are preliminary and subject to change depending on final design features, inflation, right-of-way and utility relocation costs.
GENERAL FEATURES OF PROPOSED ALIGNMENT
- Access will be maintained to the Centerville Waterway Marina and adjacent properties, including Camp Baker.
- Proposal will provide a minimum 65-foot clearance above the Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal.
- Assumes the existing bridge remains open to traffic while the new bridge is being constructed.
ALTERNATIVE 01: WEST ALIGNMENT, FIXED BRIDGE
- This alignment will include the fewest right-of-way impacts of the western alignments.
- This alignment will include the fewest impacts to traffic during construction of the west alignments.
- Access will be maintained to the Centerville Waterway Marina and adjacent properties, including Camp Baker.
- A fixed bridge will provide a 65-foot clearance above the canal.
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PRE-DESIGN
This project will provide repairs to various bridges and overpasses along Route 168 Chesapeake Expressway. The project includes repainting of the overpasses crossing Kempsville Road, repainting and repair of the southbound bridge crossing Battlefield Boulevard, and rehabilitation of the bridge crossing the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal.
- Project Design Start: March 2022
- Projected Design Completion: Spring 2024
- Project Budget: $3.86 million
IN DESIGN
This project will provide an entrance and parking area for the planned Civil War Fort Park on Jolliff Road, located approximately 400 feet south of Davids Mill Drive.
- Project Design Start: To Be Determined
- Projected Design Completion: To Be Determined
- Project Budget: $15,000
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
This project is funded through Economic Development and Dollar Tree in conjunction with the development at the Dollar Tree campus. This two-phase project includes:
- Phase 1 (complete): This will provide a left turn lane for southbound Crossways Boulevard into the Dollar Tree parking lot.
- Phase 2: This will reconfigure and signalize the intersection of Crossways Boulevard. with the entrance of Dollar Tree. Phase 2 is under construction. The Volvo Penta entrance is complete. Left turn lane construction is complete.
- Project Construction Start: August 2021
- Projected Construction Completion: March 2022
- Project Budget: $1.3 million
Updated Estimated Project Timeline (as of May 2022)
- Utility relocations: Underway through August 2022
- Advertise for construction: June 2022
- Award of construction contract: September 2022
- Begin construction: Fall 2022
- Construction completion: Fall 2025
This project will provide for:
A) the addition of new right turn lanes in the Deep Creek Area, including the addition of new right turn lanes in both directions along S. Military Highway at the I-64 interchange.
B) the addition of a new right-turn lane along the westbound lanes of Moses Grandy Trail at Terwillinger Road, with associated drainage system improvements.
The S. Military Highway portions of the project is delayed due to the VDOT I-64 project. Design will be completed in-house. The Moses Grandy Trail portion of the project is under review for construction via annual services contract.
PROCUREMENT
This VDOT-funded project includes paving of the existing parking area adjacent to the boat ramp, construction of a rest area facility, and associated improvements at the Ballahack Boat Ramp area of the Great Dismal Swamp. Public Works is coordinating funding availability with Parks, Recreation and Tourism. The project will be re-advertised for construction bids in 2022.
- Project Design Start: August 2017
- Design Design Completion: August 2020
- Project Budget: $401,791
PRE-DESIGN
This project will provide a second left turn lane from westbound Eden Way North. onto southbound Greenbrier Parkway. Additionally, a partial sidewalk will be added adjacent to the lane improvements.
- Project Design Start: To Be Determined
- Projected Design Completion: To Be Determined
- Project Budget: $1.4 million
PRE-ADVERTISEMENT
This project will convert Edwin Drive from a one-way operational road into a two-way operation from Hillcrest Parkway to Edinburgh Lane. The project will include pavement markings, traffic signal modifications, and re-alignment of the Route 168 Chesapeake Expressway southbound on-ramp to accommodate the new two-way traffic operation. New curb and gutter, barriers, retaining wall, and drainage improvements along the corridor will be included. Construction advertisement is planned for March 2022 pending completion of right-of-way acquisition.
PURPOSE OF PROJECT
Edwin Drive is currently a one-way road from Edinburgh Lane (movie theater access road) to Hillcrest Parkway, that does not allow northbound access to Hillcrest Parkway, or the southbound Route 168 Chesapeake Expressway. Motorists must either travel through the commercial access roads that serve the businesses in the development or travel around the development using Armstrong Road and Edinburgh Parkway to return to the Hillcrest Parkway intersection with Edwin Drive.
The purpose of this project is to convert Edwin Drive from a one-way operational road into a two-way operational road from Edinburgh Lane to Hillcrest Parkway. In addition to the two-way operation along Edwin Drive, the project will realign the Route 168 Chesapeake Expressway southbound entrance ramp to accommodate the new two-way traffic operations. The realigned ramp will allow full-sized tractor-trailer trucks to access the ramp from both directions on Edwin Drive.
PROJECT DIAGRAM
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PROJECT BUDGET
The project budget Includes engineering, land acquisition and construction funding.
Budget: $1.8 million
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The road improvements will require some property acquisition for right-of-way and easement purposes. Currently there are three parcels affected by the project. Right-of-way acquisition is underway.
- Project Design Start: May 2020
- Project Design Completion: November 2021
- Project Budget: $1.8 million
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The existing bridge along Elbow Road goes over the spillway waters from the Stumpy Lake reservoir. This bridge is structurally deficient and during prior heavy storm events the spillway waters have overtopped the bridge deck. This bridge replacement project will construct a new bridge above the 100-year flood elevation, while also taking into consideration sea level rise. The roadway approach in Virginia Beach will also be raised above the 100-year flood elevation.
The average daily traffic (ADT) volume along the project corridor of Elbow Road is approximately 8,300 vehicles per day. The traffic projection for 2040 along the corridor is expected to grow to 14,000 vehicles per day. The project limits along Elbow Road are approximately 500 feet west of the city line with Virginia Beach to 850 feet east of the city line with Virginia Beach. The project will demolish the existing bridge and provide a higher elevated and wider structure.
The project design includes constructing a new bridge over spillway from the Stumpy Lake reservoir. The new bridge will be constructed in the footprint of the existing bridge, thereby requiring demolition of the existing bridge structure. The new bridge includes 12-foot lanes and four-foot, ten-inch shoulders.
The bridge construction will require a long-term detour of Elbow Road. The City will be further evaluating the required detour length as the design progresses.
PROJECT DIAGRAMS
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
TYPICAL SECTIONS
PROJECT PLANS
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ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE
Design Completion: Fall 2023
Begin Construction: 1st Quarter 2024
Construction Completion: 1st Quarter 2026
PROJECT BUDGET
The project budget will cover engineering, land acquisition and construction costs. Project costs are preliminary and subject to change depending on final design features, inflation, utility relocation and easement acquisition costs.
Budget: $7.5 million*
*The City of Virginia Beach will contribute an additional $2 million to this project for road improvements of their side of the bridge.
RIGHT OF WAY
Improvements will require acquisition of right of way along the corridor. Currently, there are six parcels affected by the project. Prior to the acquisition process and construction, all required right of way and easements will be clearly identified on the construction plans and reviewed with the affected property owners.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
To improve safety along Elbow Road, the City has developed project plans in three phases. The recently completed Phase I project provided safety improvements that included the realignment of two curves, widened travel lanes and shoulders, and relocated outfall ditches at key locations. The Elbow Road Phase II project is a continuation of the Phase I improvements and will provide a two-lane widening of Elbow Road from the western terminus of the Phase I project (approximately ¾ mile east of Centerville Turnpike) to the eastern terminus of the Phase I project (approximately 1,500 feet west of the city line with Virginia Beach.)
Phase III, a currently unfunded future project, will involve widening the roadway to a four-lane divided facility. The City also has a separate project scheduled that will replace the existing two-lane bridge over the Stumpy Lake spillway with a new elevated two-lane bridge structure. The average daily traffic (ADT) volume along the project corridor of Elbow Road is approximately 8,300 vehicles per day. The traffic projection for 2040 along the corridor is expected to grow to 14,000 vehicles per day. This project will provide additional capacity and enhance safety along the corridor by providing lane width and shoulder improvements through the project corridor.
The project limits along Elbow Road are from ¾ mile east of Centerville Turnpike to 1,500 feet west of the city line with Virginia Beach. The project improvements consist of two 12-foot wide lanes with paved shoulders and provide for stormwater (ditch) improvements. Additionally, right of way will be acquired as part of this project in preparation for the ultimate goal of constructing a four-lane divided roadway.
The project design includes constructing a new eastbound travel lane to the south and separate from the existing roadway alignment. The new eastbound travel lane would be constructed in the footprint of the future four-lane roadway section, thereby minimizing reconstruction requirements and soil disturbance in the future.
This design allows for widened travel lanes and shoulders in both the east and westbound directions, thereby providing safety improvements along the corridor. This design also allows for construction of the new improvements with minimal disruptions to existing traffic. An eight-foot eastbound paved shoulder is being provided for bicycles.
The City plans to acquire the right of way for the ultimate four-lane roadway section. This design results in higher upfront construction costs due to a larger pavement section and initial project footprint. However, these improvements would require minimal modification in the future for the ultimate four-lane widening.
PROJECT DIAGRAMS
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
TYPICAL SECTIONS
60% Plans
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ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE
Design Completion: Fall 2023
Begin Construction 1st Quarter 2024
Construction Completion: 1st Quarter 2026
PROJECT BUDGET
The project budget will cover engineering, land acquisition, utility relocation and construction costs. Project costs are preliminary and subject to change depending on final design features, inflation, utility relocation and easement acquisition costs.
Budget: $20.2 million
RIGHT OF WAY
Improvements will require acquisition of right of way along the corridor. Currently, there are 28 parcels affected by the project. Prior to the acquisition process and construction, all required right of way and easements will be clearly identified on the construction plans and reviewed with the affected property owners.
IN DESIGN
Installation of new concrete sidewalk and handicap-accessible ramps within the existing right-of-way on the south side of Hanbury Road from Hanbury Shopping Center to Hillwell Road, and on both sides of Etheridge Manor Boulevard from Cooper's Ditch bridge to River Gates Road. The project will include pedestrian crossing improvements involving new pedestrian displays, push buttons, and stamped asphalt crosswalks at the two signalized intersections of Benson Road and Hillwell Road. A citizen information meeting was held in June 2021, and resident feedback was provided to City Council.
- Project Design Start: July 2019
- Projected Design Completion: August 2022
- Project Budget: $1.6 million
IN DESIGN
This project will provide grade separation of Freeman Avenue at the Norfolk-Portsmouth Beltline Railroad crossing Project includes realignment and re-connection of several local streets near the crossing. 50% of funding is provided by the Federal Rail Administration, and the remaining 50% is local funding.
- Project Design Start: August 2020
- Projected Design Completion: December 2024
- Project Budget: $20.3 million
PURPOSE OF PROJECT
Freeman Avenue serves as an integral part of the roadway transportation network in the South Norfolk area of Chesapeake, Virginia. Freeman Avenue serves as the only connecting road between the peninsula of the Money Point /Western South Norfolk area to the greater Hampton Roads region, including I-464 and the surrounding Hampton Roads interstate system.
Currently, there is an at-grade railroad crossing of the NPBL and Freeman Avenue in the City of Chesapeake. The existing railroad crossing is controlled by flashing lights and automatic gates for both the eastbound and westbound directions.
The purpose and need of the proposed project is to replace the existing at-grade railroad crossing at Freeman Avenue with an overpass to improve overall reliability and safety of the transportation system and create a continuous, unimpaired flow of traffic along Freeman Avenue to:
- Reduce vehicular delays to and from the Money Point industrial area while the railroad is in use
- Eliminate conflicts between roadway and rail traffic
- Enhance emergency response (Freeman Avenue is the only roadway access to the Money Point industrial area).
The proposed improvements will also promote economic growth by increasing the capacity of the rail yard and railroad track in the area of Freeman Avenue.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project involves a new roadway overpass along Freeman Avenue that would remove the existing at-grade railroad crossing of the NPBL railroad line and includes new connecting roads for access to properties.
The conceptual Build Alternatives include the following:
- The proposed roadway on Freeman Avenue is two lanes.
- Freeman Avenue will utilize a design speed of 35 mph.
- The bridge and roadway do not include dedicated pedestrian and bicycle facilities; however 8-foot shoulders are proposed as accommodations.
In cooperation with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the City of Chesapeake is preparing an environmental document in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) NEPA regulations, for the proposed Project.
The environmental document will analyze the environmental effects of a No-Build Alternative and a Build Alternative(s) along the Freeman Avenue corridor at the NPBL railroad crossing.
PROJECT DIAGRAM
The Freeman Avenue Bridge is located to the south of the existing road. Compared to the other alternatives, it has medium right-of-way impacts since permanent right-of-way will be required for Freeman Avenue. Traffic can use the existing road during construction.
Utilities located within the existing roadway will not be impacted. However, the overhead communications and power lines located to the south of the existing roadway will be impacted. Click the graphic below to view a high-resolution version.
PROJECT BUDGET
The overall Project Budget is
$20,340,000, including design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction costs. Preliminary cost data has been developed for the proposed alternatives within the available project budget.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The proposed project will require some property acquisition for right-of-way and easement purposes. There are a number of existing commercial and residential structures as well as the existing Money Point First Baptist Church, on the north side of Freeman Avenue located close to the existing road.
Prior to the right-of-way acquisition process and construction, all required right-of-way and easements will be presented on the plans.
IN DESIGN
This project will provide for improvements to George Washington Highway (U.S. Route 17) by widening the existing two-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane divided roadway from Yadkin Road to Canal Drive. This project will also include improvements at three signalized intersections, new pedestrian facilities, stormwater drainage system, and will address other safety and access management issues along the corridor.
- Project Design Start: July 2021
- Projected Design Completion: Winter 2024
- Project Budget: $32.7 million
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
Project provides for counterweight track repair work on the Gilmerton Bridge on S. Military Highway. Additional work includes repairs to rope slip/tension adjustment and the bridge skew system. Work will require multiple overnight closures of the bridge, which will be announced once scheduled. Contractor has received Notice to Proceed to allow subcontract for procurement of materials and scheduling of construction.
- Project Construction Start: To Be Determined
- Projected Construction Completion: June 2022
- Project Budget: $2.41 million
PROCUREMENT
This project will create an additional turn lane on Great Bridge Boulevard eastbound and widen the right turn southbound receiving lane on Battlefield Boulevard. A virtual citizen information meeting was held in August 2020. The City submitted the right-of-way offer to the church on October 15, 2021. Utility relocations expected to begin in Spring 2022.
- Project Design Start: October 2018
- Design Completion: November 2021
- Project Budget: $1.2 million
PROJECT PLANS
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In Design:
This project will provide for the extension of the right turn lane on Greenbrier Parkway at Kempsville Road. This project will include the design and installation of pavement widening, improvements to the associated drainage system, and relocation of existing utilities.
- Project Design Start: February 2020
- Projected Design Completion: February 2022
- Funds Appropriated: $350,000
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
This project, managed by VDOT, will include the addition of one proposed HOT lane in each direction in the median of the existing I-64, bringing the corridor to six lanes,and a new high-level High Rise Bridge with a fixed span. The City of Chesapeake continues to support VDOT and the project by reviewing plans and issuing permits as needed.
Follow this project via VDOT's project website at www.64highrise.org.
- Project Start: August 2016
- Projected Construction Completion: December 2022
- Project Budget: $600 million
PRE-DESIGN
This project will provide a right-turn movement and lane on Johnstown Road at Battlefield Boulevard. This project will include right-of-way acquisition, design and installation of road and pavement improvements, and associated utility relocations. An expanded project concept was selected for a SmartScale grant. Project is currently funded only for acquisition at this time.
- Project Design Start: To Be Determined
- Projected Design Completion: To Be Determined
- Project Budget: $1.65 million
IN DESIGN
This project will add a center lane on Johnstown Road from Hanbury Road to Waters Road. A traffic study concluded that no additional left-turn lanes are required at the intersection of Hanbury Road and Johnstown Road. A citizen information meeting was held in Spring 2021.
- Project Design Start: March 2019
- Projected Design Completion: Fall 2022
- Project Budget: $1.5 million
PURPOSE OF PROJECT
The Johnstown Road corridor from Hanbury Road to Saddleback Trail Road is a minor arterial two-lane roadway with a non-uniform roadway section. Site development over the years has created a mixture of lane widths, turn bays, shoulder treatments, and driveways. Pedestrian access is intermittent throughout the corridor.
The purpose of this project is to widen sections of the roadway to add a center two-way left turn lane along Johnstown Road from Greenway Drive to Waters Road, and to add a dedicated northbound left-turn bay on Johnstown Road at the Waters Road signalized intersection.
New sidewalk connections (west side), pavement markings and drainage improvements along the corridor will be included. The traffic signal at the intersection of Johnstown Road and Waters Road will be modified for the new lane configuration.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
- Project limits are along Johnstown Road from the Hanbury Road intersection to the Saddleback Trail Road intersection.
- Roadway improvements include the widening along the west side of Johnstown Road between Greenway Drive and Country Trail Road to accommodate the new center two-way left turn lane traffic operations. Roadway improvements also include the widening along the west side of Johnstown Road between Waters Road and Saddleback Trail Road to accommodate the new northbound dedicated left turn bay.
- Sidewalk improvements include the additional of sidewalk along the west side of Johnstown Road from Hanbury Road to Country Trail Road.
- The existing signal at the intersection of Johnstown Road and Waters Road will be modified to accommodate the new northbound dedicated left turn bay. The existing crosswalks will be maintained.
- Storm drainage improvements include new closed storm pipe systems along the widened sections of roadway. The new systems will connect to existing drainage outfalls.
- Signing and pavement marking improvements include the widened Johnstown Road corridor for the new center two-way left turn lane within the project limits.
PROJECT DIAGRAM
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PROJECT BUDGET
The budget for this project is
$1.5 million, which includes engineering, land acquisition and construction costs. Project cost estimates are preliminary and subject to change depending on final design features, inflation, utility relocation and easement acquisition costs.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The road improvements will require some property acquisition for easement purposes. Currently there are five parcels affected by the project.
WELCOME!
The City of Chesapeake welcomes you to the information page for the proposed Mount Pleasant Road Phase II Improvements project. The formal comment period for the virtual meeting closed on November 30, 2022, but residents may continue to provide questions and feedback to City staff by calling 757-382-6101.
PURPOSE OF PROJECT
The Mount Pleasant Road corridor from Cooper’s Ditch Bridge to Centerville Turnpike is an urban minor arterial two-lane roadway with a two-way center left turn lane at various locations within the corridor. Pedestrian accommodations currently are very limited throughout the corridor.
The project will connect the recently completed Phase I roadway widening and sidewalk project on the west side of the Cooper’s Ditch bridge and extend along the north side of Mount Pleasant Road to the intersection of Centerville Turnpike, approximately 1.8 miles.
The project will connect the recently completed Phase I roadway widening and sidewalk project on the west side of the Coopers Ditch Bridge and extend along the north side of Mount Pleasant Road to the intersection of Centerville Turnpike, approximately 1.8 miles. An additional 611 linear feet of sidewalk is proposed on the south side of Mount Pleasant Road from Huron Place to the existing Mount Pleasant Village shopping center. The project consists of 2-foot pavement widening to provide 12-foot-wide lanes, adding curb and gutter, drainage, 5-foot-wide sidewalk, stormwater management, pedestrian crossings, and bridge modifications to provide a raised 6.5-foot-wide sidewalk. The existing culvert crossing Mount Pleasant Road adjacent to the railroad crossing was evaluated as part of this project. The existing box culvert will be extended to accommodate the proposed sidewalk and clear zone requirements, and the existing 48-inch CMP will be completely replaced.
PROJECT DIAGRAMS
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The road improvements will require some property acquisition for easement and right-of-way purposes. Currently there are 17 parcels affected by the project, five of which require right-of-way acquisitions. Prior to the easement acquisition process and construction, all required easements will be shown on the plans.
City Representatives will be able to review questions regarding easement acquisitions via the comment form on the meeting website or in response to mailed comment forms.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
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Design Completion Late Fall 2022
- Begin Easement Acquisition Winter 2022
- Advertise for Construction Spring 2023
NOTE: Project timelines are tentative and subject to change.
PROJECT BUDGET
Budget: $6.35 million
Project costs are preliminary and subject to change depending on final design features, inflation, utility relocation and right-of-way costs.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
This project will widen Mount Pleasant Road by constructing a third (center) lane between the Route 168 Bypass interchange and Cooper's Ditch Bridge. Construction is underway.
- Project Construction Start: July 2021
- Projected Construction Completion: May 2022
- Project Budget: $3.4 million
CITIZEN INFORMATION MEETING HELD MARCH 7, 2019
Citizen Information Meeting Brochure
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
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PROJECT DIAGRAMS/EXHIBITS
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Number Ten Lane Bridge Replacement Project corridor from Sentry Drive to East of Sentry Drive is a local two-lane roadway uniform roadway section. The purpose of this project, funded by VDOT State of Good Repair (SGR) program funds, is to replace structurally deficient bridge infrastructure crossing Lindsey Canal while making needed stormwater drainage improvements.
The project limits are along Number Ten Lane from Sentry Drive to 300 feet east of Sentry Drive. The roadway will be widened along both sides of Number Ten Lane over Lindsey Canal to increase the lane width within the project area. In addition to the bridge replacement, drainage ditches will be added to alleviate ponding adjacent to the roadway.
PROJECT DIAGRAMS
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
Design Completion: Spring 2022
Begin Right-of-Way Acquisition: Spring 2022
Advertise for Construction: Fall 2022
PROJECT BUDGET
The project budget will cover engineering, land acquisition and construction costs. Project costs are preliminary and subject to change depending on final design features, inflation, utility relocation and easement acquisition costs.
Budget: $1.25 million
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The bridge replacement will require some property acquisition for right of way and easement purposes. Currently there are four parcels affected by the project. Prior to the right of way and easement acquisition process and construction, all required easements will be shown on the plans.
IN DESIGN
This projects includes rehabilitation of the Oaklette Bridge, which carries Indian River Road over Indian River. Work includes pile jacket with cathodic protection, deck and beam small repairs, and bridge joint repairs. This project is 100% funded through VDOT's State of Good Repair program.
- Project Design Start: March 2021
- Projected Design Completion: November 2022
- Project Budget: $5.12 million
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Old Mill Road Bridge Replacement corridor from east of Cooks Mill Road to east of Jean Court is a major arterial two-lane uniform roadway section. The purpose of this project, funded by VDOT State of Good Repair (SGR) program funds, is to replace structurally deficient bridge infrastructure crossing Deep Creek while making needed stormwater drainage improvements.
The project limits are along Old Mill Road from 300 feet east of Cooks Mill Lane to 200 feet east of Jean Court. Roadway improvements include the widening along both sides of Old Mill Road to increase the lane width within the project area to improve safety. In addition to replacing the structurally deficient bridge, the vertical alignment will be raised to mitigate roadway flooding. Drainage ditches will be added to alleviate ponding adjacent to the roadway.
PROJECT DIAGRAMS
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
Design Completion: Spring 2022
Begin Right-of-Way Acquisition: Spring 2022
Advertise For Construction: Fall 2022
PROJECT BUDGET
The project budget will cover engineering, land acquisition and construction costs. Project costs are preliminary and subject to change depending on final design features, inflation, utility relocation and easement acquisition costs.
Budget: $1.15 million
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The road and drainage improvements will require some property acquisition for right-of-way and easement purposes. Currently, there are seven parcels affected by the project. Prior to the right-of-way and easement acquisition process and construction, all required properties s will be shown on the plans.
PROJECT DIAGRAM
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Poindexter Street Sidewalk Extension Project area is currently a four-lane divided roadway which links the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge and entrance to Elizabeth River Park to Bainbridge Boulevard via the Interstate 464 Overpass. Currently, there are no sidewalks or dedicated pedestrian facilities, so pedestrians must navigate along the shoulder of the roadway and utilize footpaths along the side of the road which are not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The purpose of this project is to provide safe pedestrian facilities on Poindexter Street from Bainbridge Boulevard, across the Interstate 464 Overpass to the connecting sidewalk at the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge. Improvements along Poindexter Street will include lighting and bridge modifications to accommodate the new sidewalk.
PROJECT BUDGET
The project budget Includes engineering, land acquisition and construction funding.
Budget: $2.4 million
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The sidewalk and bridge improvements will require some property acquisition for easement purposes. Currently there is one parcel affected by the project. Prior to the right-of-way acquisition process and construction, all required easements will be shown on the plans.
DESIGN PENDING
This project will replace the Rotunda Avenue Bridge with multiple box culverts. This project is 100% funded through the VDOT State of Good Repair program.
- Project Design Start: To Be Determined
- Projected Design Completion: To Be Determined
- Project Budget: $1.19 million
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Phase 1 of this project provides sidewalk along Seaboard Avenue from Liberty Street onto Industrial Avenue. Phase 2 of the project continues the sidewalk along Industrial Avenue to Obendorfer Road. Construction completed except for areas requiring railroad coordination.
- Project Construction Start: March 2020
- Projected Construction Completion: To Be Determined
- Project Budget: $763,000
PROJECT PRESENTATION
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PROPERTY ACQUISITION
This program will address existing deficiencies along the City's rural roads. The first project in this program will add three feet of pavement widening, 15 feet of unpaved shoulder widening, and an improved ditch to four-foot bottom with 2-to-1 side slopes on Shillelagh Road from Herring Ditch to 3,600 feet north of the ditch. Awaiting utility relocation and completion of right-of-way acquisition.
- Project Design Start: Fall 2017
- Design Completion: Spring 2021
- Project Budget: $3.05 million
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
This project will provide for rehabilitation of the existing Triple Decker Bridge structure in order to extend the service life of the bridge. Rehabilitation is necessary to avoid implementation of a weight restriction on S. Military Highway where it crosses Bainbridge Boulevard. Project is funded though VDOT State of Good Repair program, with no Federal requirements. Project has been advertised for construction bids.
- Project Design Start: January 2020
- Projected Design Completion: December 2021
- Project Budget: $7.8 million
IN DESIGN
Phase 1 of the project will provide an eastbound right turn lane and re-striping to create three (3) left turn lanes, two (2) through lanes, and one (1) exclusive right turn lane. Public Works is proceeding with right-of-way coordination. City will seek appropriation of funding from City Council to adjoin funding from VDOT received early. Phase 2 of project will include a second right turn lane, re-striping through and left turn lanes, and modifications to the median.
- Project Design Start: June 2020
- Projected Design Completion: July 2022
- Project Budget: $1.35 million
PROJECT VIDEO PRESENTATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project will extend and connect sidewalks along both sides of Volvo Parkway between Crossways Boulevard (Volvo Penta Drive) and Sam’s Drive, including across the train tracks to provide pedestrian connectivity. The proposed sidewalk will begin at the existing sidewalk near the corner of Crossways Boulevard. The westbound sidewalk (toward Battlefield Boulevard) will be five feet wide, and will continue along Volvo Parkway crossing the railroad tracks adjacent to the Chesapeake Police 5th Precinct.
Coordination with the railroad is underway to get the required approvals and permits to extend the sidewalk within the railroad right-of-way. The sidewalk will continue along Volvo Parkway to the west. Connections to existing sidewalk are proposed within this project scope. Utility relocations, grading and landscaping adjustments will be necessary.
A second sidewalk along eastbound Volvo Parkway (toward Greenbrier Parkway) will connect the existing sidewalk across the railroad tracks headed eastbound. The new eastbound sidewalk will be eight feet wide, and connect to the existing sidewalk at Crossways Boulevard. In addition to the sidewalk improvements, the at-grade roadway crossings along Volvo Parkway at the railroad tracks will be improved in each direction.
Construction is expected to begin in the Summer of 2022. The timeline may shift to accommodate relocation of features. The railroad crossing will likely be completed toward the end of project construction.
PROJECT DIAGRAMS
PROJECT BUDGET
The project budget will cover engineering, land acquisition and construction costs. Project costs are preliminary and subject to change depending on final design features, inflation, utility relocation and easement acquisition costs.
Budget: $1.1 million
PRE-DESIGN
This project will provide larger radius curves and wider pavement along Weiss Lane in two locations (Doyle property and White's Nursery close to Bertram Street.) Right-of-way acquisition and utility relocations will be necessary for this project. Funding has been requested for Fiscal Year 2023.
- Project Design Start: To Be Determined
- Projected Design Completion: To Be Determined
- Project Budget: $500,000
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE (PHASE 1)
This is a VDOT-funded project. Phase 1 of the proposed 10-foot multi-use path is from the Portsmouth-Chesapeake City line to Dordon Street. The path is located on the abandoned railway. VDOT has approved $170,000 matching City funding. Phase 1 trail paving is complete, and delivery of benches and amenities is forthcoming.
FUTURE PHASES
Future phases of the project are currently unfunded, but the City's long-term goal is to extend the trail to connect to the Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail. The City has applied for grant funding in two separate pieces through the Transportation Alternatives Program.
Phase 2 of the Western Branch Trail will complete the paved trail section from Dordon Street to Taylor Road. While grant results are not official until the proposed projects are included in VDOT's Six-Year plan, preliminary results indicate that this project may receive funding available in Fall 2022.
Phase 3 of the project (connecting Phase 2 to Suffolk trail) has already received VDOT SmartScale funding, which would be available in 2024. In an effort to advance this funding, the City submitted an application for the design and right-of-way portions of the project through the Transportation Alternatives Program. A diagram of the proposed Phase 3 alignment is below:
More information on future phases of the trail will be posted as it becomes available.
- Construction Start (Phase 1): May 2021
- Construction Completion (Phase 1): February 2022
- Project Budget: $850,000
FUNDING
This project will install an eastbound right turn lane on Woodlake Drive to southbound Greenbrier Parkway, and will include traffic signal improvements. The project will also include drainage improvements to the primary Greenbrier outfall and utility relocation within the right-of-way. Utility relocation is underway.
- Projected Construction Start: To Be Determined
- Projected Construction Completion: To Be Determined
- Project Budget: $2.16 million
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