Sandbridge/New Bridge Intersection Improvements
Road and shoulder improvements to increase safety at the New Bridge Road/Sandbridge Road intersection and reduce the need for road closures due to flooding from the adjacent Ashville Creek.
Current Status
Design plans are at 60% and the right-of-way acquisition process has started as of Nov. 20, 2023.
Purpose of the Project
This project is part of the Southern Rivers Flood Protection Program Master Project. It includes design, property acquisition, and construction to raise New Bridge Road, construct a box culvert under New Bridge Road, and road and shoulder improvements on Sandbridge Road to increase safety at the New Bridge Road/Sandbridge Road intersection and to reduce the need for road closures due to flooding from the adjacent Ashville Creek.
Quick Facts
Project Cost
Design:
$750,000
Site Acquisition:
$620,000
Private Utility Adjustments:
$450,000
Construction:
$6,170,000
Total:
$7,990,000
Project Schedule
Design:
October 2022 through January 2027
Site Acquisition:
January 2024 through August 2026
Private Utility Adjustments:
February 2027 through July 2027
Construction:
August 2027 through September 2029
Project Contacts
Please contact the Stormwater Engineering Center with any questions or concerns regarding the Southern Rivers Watershed and stormwater-related activities and assessment. Questions or concerns regarding the Roadway Construction Projects can be directed to Project Manager Ali Salim, P.E. at (757) 385-5639 or ASalim@vbgov.com.
The Flood Protection Program’s Monthly Status Reports, including project-specific information, can be found on the Flood Prevention Bond Referendum Oversight Board’s page.