Construction of a series of in-water miter gates spaced to line up to the bridge piers, designed to minimally impact ever day creek flow and habitat but operate during flood events to ensure flood waters do not flank the gated system.
The design contract for the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) was executed on Dec. 18, 2023.
This project is part of the Southern Rivers Flood Protection Program Master Project and includes design, property acquisition, and construction to build a series of in-water miter gates spaced similarly to the existing bridge piers. This gate would be tied into West Neck Road with earthen levees.
To ensure floodwaters do not flank the gated system, the bridge and sections of West Neck Road on either side of the bridge would be raised. The gate will remain open outside of storm events and is expected to have a minimal impact on the everyday creek flow and habitat.
Project Cost
Design:
$8,970,000
Site Acquisition:
$1,380,000
Private Utility Adjustments:
$1,035,000
Construction:
$57,615,000
Total:
$69,000,000
Project Schedule
Design:
December 2023 through July 2028
Site Acquisition:
July 2028 through June 2032
Private Utility Adjustments:
July 2028 through June 2032
Construction:
July 2028 through June 2032
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 William Purcell, P.E. at (757) 385-4887 or WPurcell@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.
