On Thurs., Sept. 3, an open house for the public will be held to discuss the first phase of the Laskin Road Gateway project, which will involve phased closures of Arctic Ave. from Sept. 8, 2009 until May 2010.  Portions of Arctic Ave. will be closed to enable work crews to safely replace aging water and sewer lines, improve the storm drainage network and prepare the area for relocating overhead utility lines. 

The meeting will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

The following roads and intersections will be closed as listed below.  Warning signs will be posted in advance to advise motorists of detours, and construction schedules may change based on the weather or other unforeseen events.

Sept. 8 – Dec. 31, 2009

Arctic Ave. from 32nd St. to Laskin Rd.

Arctic Ave. from 27th St. to 30th St.

32nd St. from Holly Rd. to Arctic Ave.

Oct. 1, 2009 – Dec. 31, 2009

Intersection of 30th St. and Arctic Ave.

Jan. 1, 2010 – May 31, 2010

Arctic Ave. from 30th St. to Laskin Rd.

Jan. 1, 2010 – March 17, 2010

Intersection of Laskin Rd. and Arctic Ave.

March 18, 2009 – May 31, 2009

32nd Street from Arctic Ave. to Pacific Ave.

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