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Latest Public Works Department News Releases

Public Works Announces Temporary Street Closing

Monday, June 17, 2013 · 05:00 pm
Beginning Tuesday, June 18, through Saturday, Aug. 31, Mediterranean Avenue from Lake Drive to 14th Street will be closed periodically to through traffic on a temporary basis between 7 a.m. and 5:30 pm, Monday through Saturday, for utility work. On the days of the street c... ​

Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission to Hold its July Meeting

Monday, June 10, 2013 · 10:00 am
The Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission (VBCCC) will meet on Thursday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kempsville Recreation Center, 800 Monmouth Lane. VBCCC will discuss its work on Earth Day and Clean the Bay Day.  The Commission will also meet about future plans for th... ​

Public Works Announces Temporary Traffic Stoppages for Sunday, June 9

Friday, June 07, 2013 · 03:00 pm
Virginia Beach Public Works has announced temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages at the intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway and Rosemont Road on Sunday, June 9.     Beginning at 8 a.m., crews will install traffic signal mast arms, which will require brief, temporary... ​

Public Works to Open Traffic Roundabout on Laskin Road Today

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 · 10:30 am
Virginia Beach Public Works has announced the opening of the traffic roundabout at the 500 block of Laskin Road to all traffic today.    Part of the four-year Laskin Road Gateway project, the roundabout is located on Laskin Road, just west of Baltic Avenue near the Farm Fre...
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Clean Community Commission’s Helping Hands Program Begins for 2013

Friday, May 17, 2013 · 09:00 am
The Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission, with support from Virginia Beach Public Works Waste Management, is set to complete its first Helping Hands project of 2013 on Tuesday, May 21. The commission will work with a group of 13 high school seniors, plus a few chaperone... ​

Clean Community Commission to Meet May 9

Thursday, May 02, 2013 · 03:30 pm
The Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission will meet Thursday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kempsville Recreation Center, 800 Monmouth Lane. The commission will discuss its work on Earth Day and the Great American Cleanup. The commission also will discuss future plans for C... ​

Wesleyan Drive to Close for 24 Hours This Weekend

Monday, April 29, 2013 · 04:15 pm
Virginia Beach Public Works has announced that Wesleyan Drive, between the entrance to Virginia Wesleyan College (College Drive) and Baker Road, will be closed for road work for 24 hours this weekend.     Beginning Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m., the road will be closed, and wi... ​

Two Westbound Lanes of Indian River Road to Be Closed Today During Rush Hour for Emergency Repairs

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 · 03:55 pm
Public Works has announced that two westbound lanes of Indian River Road between Military Highway and McDonald Road will be closed this afternoon for emergency road repairs from 4 p.m. until approximately 8 p.m.   There will be lane closure signs posted for drivers.   Dr... ​

VB Public Works Announces Temporary Traffic Stoppages at the Oceanfront This Weekend

Thursday, April 04, 2013 · 11:30 am
Virginia Beach Public Works has announced temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages at the intersection of Virginia Beach Boulevard and Mediterranean Avenue on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7.   Beginning at 7 a.m., crews will be installing traffic signal mast ar... ​

Road Improvements to Begin on Great Neck Road on Monday, April 8

Wednesday, April 03, 2013 · 03:00 pm
Milling, paving and pavement marking work will begin on Great Neck Road on Monday, April 8, through Tuesday, April 30, 2013.  Work will be during the evening hours from 7 pm until 6 am, and will be in both directions (north/south bound) from Coach Lane to Falcon Drive Trai... ​

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