Latest Public Works Department News Releases

Public Works Completes Shoulder Widening Road Project with Bike Routes on Shore Drive

Monday, March 11, 2013 · 03:15 pm
Virginia Beach Public Works has announced that the westbound road improvements project on Shore Drive has been completed, and the new bike routes are now open to bicyclists.    This completes a two-phase project that began in November 2011 with Phase I with shoulder widen... ​

Virginia Beach Public Works Announces Temporary Traffic Stoppages for Sunday, March 10

Friday, March 08, 2013 · 12:00 pm
Virginia Beach Public Works has announced temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages at the intersection of General Booth Boulevard and Nimmo Parkway on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Beginning at 8 a.m., crews will be installing traffic signal mast arms, which will require bri... ​

Virginia Beach Pursuing Keep America Beautiful Affiliation

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 · 01:30 pm
The City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission are pursuing affiliation with Keep America Beautiful, which focuses on litter prevention, waste reduction, recycling, community greening and beautification.   On Saturday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to... ​

Join Virginia Beach in the Great American Cleanup March 23

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 · 12:00 pm
The Virginia Beach Public Works Department, in collaboration with the Parks and Recreation and Police Departments, is enlisting the help of volunteers for Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup. Volunteers are needed Saturday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the 1... ​

Virginia Beach Public Works Announces Temporary Traffic Stoppages for General Booth Boulevard and Nimmo Parkway for Sunday, Feb. 24

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 · 05:00 pm
Virginia Beach Public Works has announced temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages at the intersection of General Booth Boulevard and Nimmo Parkway on Sunday, Feb. 24. Beginning at 8 a.m., crews will be installing traffic signal mast arms, which will require brief, tem... ​

Clean Community Commission to Meet March 14 at Alternate Location

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 · 10:00 am
The Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission will hold its March meeting at an alternate time and location.  The commission will meet Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m. at Frankie’s Place for Ribs, 5200 Fairfield Shopping Center. The commission plans to discuss work on its nonpr... ​

Public Works Announces Temporary Traffic Stoppages at the Oceanfront This Weekend

Friday, February 15, 2013 · 11:30 am
Virginia Beach Public Works has announced temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages at the intersection of Cypress Avenue and 22nd Street on Saturday, Feb. 16, and Sunday, Feb. 17.      Beginning at 7 a.m., crews will install traffic signal mast arms, which will require... ​

Public Works Schedules Temporary Traffic Stoppages at Wesleyan Drive and Baker Road on Saturday, Feb. 16

Thursday, February 14, 2013 · 12:00 pm
Virginia Beach Public Works has announced temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages at the intersection of Wesleyan Drive and Baker Road on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.     Beginning at 7 a.m., crews will be installing traffic signal mast arms — one eastb... ​

UPDATE: Rocking Chair Lane Temporary Closure Extended Through Thursday

Monday, February 11, 2013 · 03:25 pm
**  UPDATE:   Due to inclement weather and unforeseen in-ground conditions, the closure of Rocking Chair Lane as part of the Nimmo Parkway Phase V project will be extended through Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 – weather permitting. ************************************************... ​

Public Works Announces Temporary Traffic Stoppages at the Oceanfront This Weekend

Friday, February 08, 2013 · 03:00 pm
Virginia Beach Public Works has announced temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages at the intersection of Baltic Avenue and 22nd Street on Sunday, Feb. 10. Beginning at 7 a.m., crews will install traffic signal mast arms, which will require brief, temporary traffic stop... ​