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
As part of the project, crews are now:
- Installing new sanitary sewer and water main pipes under the eastbound lanes.
- Building a stormwater treatment structure at Starfish Road.
- Adding conduit for City IT fiber and streetlights along the north side of Shore Drive.
- Removing the median between Vista Circle and Seashell Road, with traffic shifted onto temporary pavement.
Expect day and night construction, with most lane closures scheduled at night to lessen traffic impacts. Utility companies are relocating equipment (Dominion Energy, Verizon, Cox, and Windstream) in preparation for roadway work.
As of Oct. 1, 2025, single daytime lane closures are permitted for the contractor to perform work in the roadway. The seasonal lane closure restrictions will be implemented again on May 1, 2026.
We recognize construction may bring noise, light and dust, and crews are working to minimize these impacts. Thank you for your patience and support, as we make improvements that will benefit the Shore Drive community for years to come.
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