Shore Drive Phase III
This project begins at Vista Circle, near the eastern end of the Lesner Bridge, and extends eastward through the Great Neck Road intersection and ends at Beech Street.
Current Status
Although most work in the new year will occur underground and will be less visible to the traveling public, significant progress will be made:
- Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) sewer force main is being installed along Shore Drive to West Great Neck Road during night shifts. Tie-in to existing sewer lines is scheduled for early spring.
- Water main installation continues during day and night shifts.
- Stormwater improvements are slated to begin late winter/early spring.
- Remaining city fiber is being installed east of North Great Neck Road. The final splice is scheduled for late January.
- Median demolition is expected to continue through the winter from Sea Shell Road to West Great Road with daytime lane closures.
- Expect a new traffic pattern in spring, following the completion of the median demolition and the conclusion of daytime lane closures. More details to follow.
- New temporary traffic signals are being installed ahead of the upcoming new traffic pattern.
May 1 to Sept. 30, lane closures are anticipated only during the night shift. Daytime closures are not expected to resume until Oct. 1, 2026.
Project completion is currently scheduled for late 2028.
Construction can generate noise, light, dust and other inconveniences; however, crews are working to minimize these impacts as much as possible. Thank you for your patience and support, as we make improvements that will benefit the Shore Drive community for years to come.
Updated Jan. 8, 2026
Key Project Features
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Improving vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow and safety in the roadway and intersections.
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Storm drainage upgrades.
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Eight-foot sidewalks and on-street bike lanes.
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Enhancing the corridor with aesthetic elements such as landscaping and lighting.
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Relocating some power lines underground or to new overhead locations.
Typical Sections
A cross-sectional rendering of a city street with a grassy median, curbs, sidewalks, bike lanes, and two vehicle lanes in each direction. The section includes landscaped buffers between the sidewalk and road.
A cross-sectional rendering of a city street with a grassy median, curbs, sidewalks and bike lanes. There are three vehicle lanes in one direction and two in the other. There are landscaped buffers between the sidewalk and road.
Quick Facts
- Contractor notice to proceed date: May 1, 2025
- Contract completion date: Oct. 12, 2028
- Construction contract value: $67 million
- Total project cost: $85 million