Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Chesapeake, Virginia. Design plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

The project funds enhanced pedestrian crossings, signage, and landscaping at entry points for the beautification of the Portsmouth Boulevard corridor in the vicinity of the I-664 interchange, which serves as a major thoroughfare as people enter and depart the Western Branch area and northern gateway of the city. The project limits are along Portsmouth Boulevard from Starmount Parkway to Taylor Road. The project consists of upgrading the existing pedestrian facilities to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and adding landscaping to the median and along the sidewalk at strategic locations. Construction of the project will be phased based on available funding. This project is included in the city’s 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. As of March 20, 2024, project design started in Fall 2022 and expected completion Summer 2024. A design team has not been identified. Bidding for project expected Fall 2024 with construction Winter 2024 through Summer 2025. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.