Current Status & Next Steps

This project is currently under evaluation as part of the FY26 budget planning process. This project is funded by CIP 100058.

Purpose of the Project

The purpose of this roadway improvement project is to increase capacity and safety improvements for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians through the Centerville Turnpike corridor. The project will include:

  • Design of roadway and drainage improvements to widen the road to four 11-foot travel lanes, provide a raised median and curb and gutter, 4-foot bicycle lanes, 5-foot concrete sidewalk, and 8-foot asphalt sidewalk for pedestrian users.
  • Complete a Master Drainage Study of Watershed 12 (Stumpy Lake), including existing facilities, assessment of tail-water conditions, consideration for sea-level rise, and development of proposed improvements to the watershed.
  • Incorporate results of the Master Drainage Study into the design of the stormwater conveyance system for Centerville Turnpike Phase III as well as the design of stormwater management facilities that consider both water quantity and quality.
  • Prepare all required environmental permitting documents, coordinate agency review, and secure necessary permits from appropriate regulatory agencies.
  • Complete Traffic Analysis Study of project area to support permitting and design activities including Access Management Study and signal warrant analysis.
  • Design new and upgraded traffic signals as required.
  • Design of relocated public utilities, including City water and sanitary sewer facilities, including connections as necessary to HRSD facilities, preparation of maintenance of service plans.

Existing Conditions

  • Centerville Park adjacent to Centerville Tpke and Alexandra neighborhood

    Centerville Park adjacent to Centerville Turnpike and Alexandria neighborhood.
  • Centerville Tpke looking south toward Glen View Dr

    Centerville Turnpike looking south toward Glen View Drive.
  • Centerville Tpke looking towards Centerville Elementary School and Woodhill Dr with Lynnhaven Pkwy in background

    Centerville Turnpike looking towards Centerville Elementary School and Woodhill Drive with Lynnhaven Parkway in background.
  • Centerville Tpke looking towards intersection of Kempsville Rd

    Centerville Turnpike looking towards intersection of Kempsville Road.
  • Charlestown Athletic Park on Lynnhaven Pkwy east of Centerville Tpke

    Charlestown Athletic Park on Lynnhaven Parkway east of Centerville Turnpike.
  • Glen View Dr at entrance to the Alexandira neighborhood

    Glen View Drive at entrance to the Alexandria neighborhood.
  • Intersection of Centerville Tpke and Lynnhaven Pkway looking east along Lynnhaven Pkwy

    Intersection of Centerville Turnpike and Lynnhaven Parkway looking east along Lynnhaven Parkway.
  • Intersection of Centerville Tpke and Lynnhaven Pkway looking east from corner near Centerville Elementary School

    Intersection of Centerville Turnpike and Lynnhaven Parkway looking east from corner near Centerville Elementary School.
  • Intersection of Centerville Tpke and Lynnhaven Pkway looking towards property that is now Royal Farms

    Intersection of Centerville Turnpike and Lynnhaven Parkway looking towards property that is now Royal Farms.
  • Intersection of Centerville Tpke and Lynnhaven Pkwy looking west along Lynnhaven Pkwy

    Intersection of Centerville Turnpike and Lynnhaven Parkway looking west along Lynnhaven Parkway.
  • Looking from City of Chesapeake Line into Virginia Beach existing stormwater ditch on left side

    Looking from City of Chesapeake line into Virginia Beach existing stormwater ditch on left side.
  • Lynnhaven Pkwy looking east just east of Centerville Tpke

    Lynnhaven Parkway looking east just east of Centerville Turnpike.
  • Royal Farms property at the corner of Centerville Tpke and Lynnhaven Pkway prior to development of Royal Farms

    Royal Farms property at the corner of Centerville Turnpike and Lynnhaven Parkway prior to development of Royal Farms.
  • Stormwater Outfall at City of Chesapeake Line

    Stormwater outfall at the City of Chesapeake line.
  • Stormwater outfall at the City of Chesapeake line

    Stormwater Outfall at the City of Chesapeake line.
  • The Cascades Luxury Apartments at the corner of Centerville Tpke and Lynnhaven Pkwy

    The Cascades Luxury Apartments at the corner of Centerville Turnpike and Lynnhaven Parkway.

    • Resources

    Copies of the following resources can be requested by contacting Project Manager, Wesley M. Parker at WesParker@VBGov.com.

    • Project Plan Sets (December 2, 2020)
    • Cross Sections (December 1, 2020)
    • Categorical Exclusion (CE) Documentation (April 16, 2020)
    • Documentation of FHWA Review (April 24, 2020)
    • Air Quality Assessment (January 2019)
    • Noise Analysis Technical Report (August 2019)
    • Virtual Public Hearing Presentation (December 10, 2020 – January 21, 2021)

    Quick Facts

    Project Phase

    Cost

    Schedule

    Project Phase

    Design

    Cost

    $2,437,874

    Schedule

    July 2017 to March 2026

    Project Phase

    Site Acquisition

    Cost

    $4,715,636

    Schedule

    February 2024 to October 2025

    Project Phase

    Public Utility Adjustments

    Cost

    $1,890,772

    Schedule

    October 2025 to October 2026

    Project Phase

    Construction

    Cost

    $52,527,356

    Schedule

    February 2027 to June 2029

    Project Phase

    Total Cost

    Cost

    $61,571,638

    • Traffic & Roadways
      • Maintenance Road Closures & Impacts Traffic Calming Traffic Count Data Traffic Safety Traffic Signals Transportation Projects Centerville Turnpike Phase III Nimmo Parkway Phase VII-B Public Involvement Project Status History & Corridor Timeline Studies & Process Frequently Asked Questions Independence Blvd. and Wakefield Dr. /Paul Revere Rd. Traffic Signal Service Requests Road Safety Action Plan