Purpose of the Project

This project is part of the Southern Rivers Flood Protection Program Master Project. It will raise Pungo Ferry Road from Blackwater Road to the west side of the Pungo Ferry Road Bridge approach, a distance of about two miles. 

The road will be raised to minimize recurring flooding and address sea level rise where practicable. The project will include shoulder and fill slope improvements. Streetlights do not exist beyond the Pungo Ferry Bridge and will not be included with this project. 

Traffic control will be designed to allow construction with single-lane closures.

Quick Facts

Project Cost

Design:

$6,415,000

Site Acquisition:

$143,104

Construction:

$95,000,000

Total:

$101,701,208

Project Schedule

Design:

December 2022 through August 2028

Site Acquisition:

January 2027 through March 2028

Construction:

September 2028 through September 2031

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 Christina Ammens, P.E. at 757-385-8439 or CAmmens@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.

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