Below is a listing along with maps that describe active transportation & streets projects.
Note: Budget includes Design, Property acquisition for right of way and easements, and Construction Costs.
**Please note: All projects are updated quarterly. Last update: April, 2010
Citizen Information
ACTIVE
Transportation & Street Projects
Chesapeake Transportation Priorities
On October 9, 2007, the Chesapeake City Council approved a resolution requesting that the Virginia Department of Transportation plan and fund several projects within the City of Chesapeake in its six-year improvement plan.
Click here to view list with map of those projects and resolution.
Project Types
PRINTABLE TEXT LIST
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Area, Street, Highway, Bridge Listing
Completed or Removed Projects
BIKE LANES, PATHS & TRAILS
GUM RD. MULTI-USE PATH
Construct multi-use path from Portsmouth Boulevard north to Deerfield Crescent.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: In Design | Budget: $625,000 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Enhancement Grant | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
ROUTE 17 SOUTH / DISMAL SWAMP CANAL TRAIL PHASE II
Convert George Washington Highway to Bike / Horse / Jogging Trail. Phase I completed May 2006.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: In Design | Budget: $1,900,000 | |
| Funding Source: Federal and State Enhancement Grant | |||
| Construction Start Date: 08/10 | Completion Date: 03/11 | ||
BRIDGES - Improvements/Replacements
- More project information
- Statement by Chesapeake City Manager William E. Harrell in Response to a Proposal by Virginia 104LLC regarding Dominion Boulevard Project

October 1, 2009
22ND STREET OVERPASS
Replace existing bridge that is structurally deficient. Project is partially funded, and current estimate is $22,000,000. Construction schedule will be established when construction funds are budgeted.
| Project Managed By: VDOT | Status: On Hold | Budget: $625,000 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Grant (HSIP) | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
BEAVER DAM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Replace existing bridge on Beaver Dam Road. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: In Design | Budget: $500,000 | |
| Funding Source: City Capital Improvement Budget – FY08 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
BELLS MILL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Replace existing bridge which spans Bells Mill Creek along Bells Mill Road. The existing bridge is structurally deficient and is weight restricted. Construction will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: In Design | Budget: $1,500,000 | |
| Funding Source: City Appropriations – Feb 2008 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
DOMINION BLVD
Replace Steel Bridge, provide 4 lane roadway from Great Bridge Blvd to new Route 17, construct interchanges at Cedar Rd and Great Bridge Blvd, construct toll facility north of Elizabeth River. Construction schedule will be established after funds are appropriated. Review of Draft Environmental Assessment and 30% plans is underway.
| Project Managed By: VDOT & City | Status: In Design | Budget: $437,886,000 | |
| Funding Source: Federal Highway Tolls | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
GILMERTON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Replace Gilmerton Bridge with new vertical lift span. Improvements require additional right of way.
| Project Managed By: VDOT | Status: Construction | Budget: $154,185,000 | |
| Funding Source: Federal Highway/VDOT | |||
| Construction Start Date: 11/09 | Completion Date: 10/13 | ||
HUDGINS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Replace existing bridge on Fentress Airfield Road. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: In Design | Budget: $500,000 | |
| Funding Source: City Capital Improvement Budget – FY08 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
LAKE DRUMMOND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Project replaces existing Lake Drummond Bridge. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed
| Project Managed By: City | Status: In Design | Budget: $750,000 | |
| Funding Source:: City Capital Improvement Budget – FY09 and FY10 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
LONG BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
This project will replace the existing bridge on George Washington Highway with a four lane, 150' span with sidewalks on both sides.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: Construction | Budget: $3,553,000 | |
| Funding Source: City Capital Improvement Budget – FY07 & 08 | |||
| Construction Start Date: 06/09 | Completion Date: 09/10 | ||
POCATY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
This project will replace the existing bridge which spans Pocaty Creek along Blackwater Road. The existing bridge is structurally deficient. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: In Design | Budget: $1,500,000 | |
| Funding Source: City Appropriations – Feb 2008 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
ROUTE 17/DEEP CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
ACOE (Army Corps of Engineers)
Replace the obsolete 2-lane bascule bridge with a 5-lane bascule bridge. Construction schedule will be established after construction funds are appropriated. Not fully funded.
| Project Managed By: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Status: In Design | Budget: $42,000,000 | |
| Funding Source: Federal – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
EMBANKMENTS - Repairs
None at this time
INTERSECTIONS/INTERCHANGES
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Drainage Map
- US Geological Survey Quad Map
BATTLEFIELD BLVD./CEDAR RD. INTERSECTION
Provide a right turn lane for southbound Battlefield Boulevard traffic. Will need to relocate electrical utility lines and traffic signal pole. Construction schedule established after resolution of utility relocation issues.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: In Design | Budget: $585,000 | |
| Funding Source: Council Appropriation – June 27, 2006 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
CENTERVILLE TNPK/ BLUE RIDGE RD/ FENTRESS RD INTERSECTION
Realign Fentress Rd and Blue Ridge Rd to intersect Centerville Turnpike at a common intersection and provide turn lane improvements. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: City Consultant | Status: In Design | Budget: $1,900,000 | |
| Funding Source:: Council Appropriation – February 2008 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
CHARLTON DR./JOLLIFF RD. INTERSECTION
Realign Charlton Drive to intersect Jolliff Road at a right angle. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: On Hold | Budget: $150,000 | |
| Funding Source: Council Appropriation – April 10, 2007 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
HANBURY/BATTLEFIELD INTERSECTION
Conduct a traffic study and determine long range improvements to the Battlefield/Hanbury intersection/interchange. Widen southbound 168 off-ramp onto west bound Hanbury Road to 2 lanes and add traffic signal to control ramp traffic.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: In Design | Budget: $1,700,000 | |
| Funding Source:: VDOT Regional Funds Grant (RSTP) FY 04-05 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
OAK GROVE RD/GREEN TREE RD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Redesign intersection with Oak Grove Rd and Green Tree Rd to improve traffic conditions. Construction funds programmed for FY 2010. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: VDOT | Status: In Design | Budget: $307,800 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Funds Grant (HSIP) | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
VOLVO PKWY/ INDEPENDENCE PKWY ROUNDABOUT (Traffic Circle)
Provide roundabout (traffic circle) at Volvo Pkwy / Independence Pkwy intersection. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: City Consultant | Status: In Design | Budget: $2,969,000 | |
| Funding Source: Council Appropriation – February 2008 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
LANES, OVERPASSES, RAMPS & ROADWAYS- Turn Lanes, Ramps, Widening Lanes, etc.
- Typical Section
- Aerial Map
- Next Steps of Project
- Project Principles
- Citizen Meeting Brochure
- Citizen Meeting Comment Sheet
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGHWAY (WILLOWWOOD DR TO OLD MILL ROAD)
Provide additional pavement to create a four lane roadway and improve the intersection of Gallberry/Shell Road and George Washington Highway. Originally a City project, Culpepper Landing development subsequently “proffered” the road improvements.
| Project Managed By: City/Developer | Status: ROW acquisition underway/design 100% | Budget: | |
| Funding Source: $3 M developer (construction) and $1 M City (right-of-way) | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
MILITARY HWY/GALBERRY RD LEFT TURN LANE
Provide left turn lane for west bound traffic on Military Hwy to turn south on Galberry Rd. Construction funds programmed for FY 2010. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: VDOT | Status: In Design | Budget: $136,800 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Funds Grant (HSIP) | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
MT. PLEASANT ROAD CURVE REALIGNMENT
Increase radius of curve on Mount Pleasant Road near Fall Ridge Lane. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: VDOT | Status: In Design | Budget: $862,440 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Funds Grant (HSIP) | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
MT. PLEASANT RD. LEFT-TURN LANE AT FENTRESS AIRFIELD RD.
Provide left turn lane for west bound Mt Pleasant traffic to turn on to Fentress Airfield and provide guard rail for safety. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: VDOT | Status: In Design | Budget: $2,939,000 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Regional Funds Grant (RSTP)) FY 04-06 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
MT. PLEASANT RD. WIDEN TO 4 LANES
Widen Mount Pleasant Road from Expressway to Etheridge Road. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: VDOT | Status: In Design | Budget: $862,440 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Regional Funds Grant (RSTP) FY 07-09 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
PORTSMOUTH BLVD. PHASE 4
Construct Portsmouth Boulevard as a 4-lane divided arterial road from I-664 interchange to Suffolk City line. Construction Schedule will be established after construction funds are appropriated.
| Project Managed By: City and VDOT | Status: In Design | Budget: $10,000,000 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Regional Funds Grant (RSTP) FY 04-06 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
PORTSMOUTH BLVD./DOCK LANDING RD. RIGHT-TURN LANE EXTENSION
Extend eastbound Portsmouth Boulevard right turn lane to southbound Dock Landing Road. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: In Design | Budget: $315,000 | |
| Funding Source: Council Appropriation – April 10, 2007 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
VOLVO PKWY/ EXECUTIVE BLVD
Provide a right turn for eastbound Volvo Pkwy traffic to southbound Executive Blvd.
| Project Managed By: VDOT | Status: On Hold | Budget: $300,000 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Congestion Mitigation Funds (CMAQ) 2010 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
VOLVO PKWY/ PROGRESSIVE DRIVE
Provide a right turn lane eastbound on Volvo Pkwy onto southbound Executive Blvd and lengthen eastbound Volvo Pkwy left turn lane onto northbound Progressive Drive.
| Project Managed By: VDOT | Status: On Hold | Budget: $320,000 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Congestion Mitigation Funds (CMAQ) 2009 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
WEISS LN. /OLD MILL RD. INTERSECTION
Realign Weiss Lane to intersect Old Mill Road at a right angle. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: On Hold | Budget: $420,000 | |
| Funding Source: Council Appropriation – April 10, 2007 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
NEIGHBORHOODS & STREETSCAPES - Improvements
MARGARET BOOKER DR SIDEWALK
Provide sidewalk along Margaret Booker Dr on north side and west side from George Washington Hwy to Galberry Rd. Construction funds programmed for FY 2010. Construction schedule will be established when design is completed.
| Project Managed By: VDOT | Status: In Design | Budget: $225,000 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Funds Grant (HSIP) | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
POINDEXTER ST. STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS Phases 3 & 4
Construct Streetscape Improvements along Poindexter Street from Chesapeake Avenue to Liberty Street.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: In Design | Budget: $2,700,000 | |
| Funding Source: SoNo TIF | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
MILITARY HWY. STREET LIGHTS
Provide street lights for a portion of Military Highway from Gilmerton Bridge to Indiana Avenue. Construction schedule will be established after Dominion Virginia Power schedules work.
| Project Managed By: Dominion Power | Status: On Hold | Budget: TBD | |
| Funding Source: Council Appropriations – Dec 6, 2006 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
PROACTIVE SAFETY PROJECTS
Design and fund minor safety projects to enhance roadway safety.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: In Design | Budget: $929,000 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Grant (HSIP) | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT GREENBRIER PKWY AND FAIRWAYS DR
Provide traffic signal at intersection of Greenbrier Pkwy, Fairways Dr and City Park. Construction schedule will be established after design is completed.
| Project Managed By: VDOT | Status: In Design | Budget: $264,500 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Highway Safety Improvement Fund | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
MOSES GRANDY TRL. STREET LIGHTS
Provide street lights for a portion of Moses Grandy Trail. Construction schedule will be established after Dominion Virginia Power schedules work.
| Project Managed By: Dominion Power | Status: On Hold | Budget: TBD | |
| Funding Source: Council Appropriations – Dec 6, 2007 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
TRAFFIC SIGNALS/LIGHTS - New
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT AIRLINE BLVD AND JOLLIFF ROAD
Provide traffic signal replacement at intersection of Airline blvd. and Jolliff Road.
| Project Managed By: VDOT | Status: Completed | Budget: $392,000 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT HSIP/Urban/City; advertise for construction schedule for May 2009 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT JOHNSTOWN RD. AND WATERS RD.
Provide traffic signal at intersection of Johnstown Road and Waters Road.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: Completed | Budget: $275,000 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Hazard Elimination Grant | |||
| Construction Start Date:03/09 | Completion Date: 08/09 | ||
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT EDEN WAY AND CROSSWAYS BLVD.
Provide traffic signal at intersection of Eden Way and Crossways.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: Completed | Budget: $400,000 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Revenue Sharing Grant/City CIB – FY07 | |||
| Construction Start Date: 08/09 | Completion Date: 03/10 | ||
COMPLETED PROJECTS
GREENBRIER 3RD NORTHBOUND LANE (VOLVO to EDEN WAY N)
Provide third northbound lane on Greenbrier Parkway between Volvo Parkway and Eden Way North.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: Completed | Budget: $375,000 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Funds Grant | |||
| Construction Start Date:09/09 | Completion Date:11/09 | ||
GREENBRIER PKWY./WOODLAKE LEFT-TURN LANE EXTENSION
Extend the northbound Greenbrier left turn lane to westbound Woodlake.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: Completed | Budget: $70,000 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Funds Grant (CMAQ) | |||
| Construction Start Date: 04/09 | Completion Date: 07/09 | ||
I-64/BATTLEFIELD AREA
Widen I-64 from Greenbrier Parkway to I-464 interchange. Includes replacement of Battlefield overpass, CD lanes, HOV lanes, braided ramps, etc.
| Project Managed By: VDOT | Status: Completed | Budget: $98,197,000 | |
| Funding Source: Federal Highways | |||
| Construction Start Date: 03/06 | Completion Date: 08/09 | ||
SIGNAL SYSTEM RETIMING
Update signal timings for Battlefield Blvd, Portsmouth Blvd, and Taylor Road.
| Project Managed By: VDOT | Status: Completed | Budget: $200,000 | |
| Funding Source: VDOT Congestion Mitigation (CMAQ) FY 06-07 | |||
| Construction Start Date: TBD | Completion Date: TBD | ||
ST. BRIDES BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Replace existing bridge with new concrete box culvert.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: Completed | Budget: $500,000 | |
| Funding Source: Council Appropriation – Dec 6, 2006 | |||
| Construction Start Date:07/09 | Completion Date:09/09 | ||
TILDEN AVE./BATTLEFIELD BLVD. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Provide traffic signal at intersection of Tilden Avenue and Battlefield Boulevard. Construct connecting street from Tilden Avenue to Wayne Avenue.
| Project Managed By: City | Status: Completed | Budget: $1,250,000 | |
| Funding Source: Council Appropriation – July 2007 (supplemental funds approved 2/08) | |||
| Construction Start Date: 07/09 | Completion Date: 12/09 | ||
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