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 a 12-inch sanitary sewer pipe under the eastbound lanes.
- Installing a16-inch water main under the eastbound lanes.
- Building a stormwater treatment structure at Starfish Road.
- Adding a 3-inch conduit for City IT fiber and streetlights along the north side of Shore Drive.
Starting in September, the existing median between Vista Circle and Seashell Road will be removed. Traffic will shift onto temporary pavement in the median so crews can work in the current travel lanes.
Construction will take place both during the day and at night. To reduce traffic impacts, most lane closures will happen at night. Utility companies including Dominion Energy, Verizon, Cox and Windstream are moving their equipment now to prepare for the roadwork.
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