Laskin Road Gateway Phase 1

The City of Virginia Beach is about to start the Laskin Road Gateway. This project will improve water and sewer services and create a more pedestrian-friendly environment at the Oceanfront.

There will be a Public Open House on September 3rd from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on 19th Street to view details of the plan.

Traffic will be rerouted and roads will be closed during the construction. If you live and/or work near this area, you may want to learn what will be taking place.

Phase 1 is scheduled to begin September 8, 2009. While upgrading the water and sewer lines, the following closures will take place:

• Closed from September 8, 2009 - December 31, 2009

- Arctic Ave. - 32nd Street to Laskin Rd.

- Arctic Ave. - 27th Street to 30th St.

- 32nd Street - Holly Rd. to Arctic Ave.

- Intersection of 32nd Street and Holly Rd.

• Closed from October 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

- Intersection of 30th Street and Arctic Avenue

• Closed from October 1, 2009 - May 31, 2010

- Arctic Ave. from 30th Street to Laskin Rd.

• Closed from January 1, 2010 - March 17, 2010

- Intersection of Laskin Rd. and Arctic Ave.

• Closed from March 18, 2010 - May 31, 2010

- 32nd Street from Arctic to Pacific Avenues

For more information about the construction project, contact John McDonald of Public Utilities at 757-385-4171 or jmcdonal@vbgov.com.

To view maps and documents about the Laskin Gateway Project, please visit www.vbgov.com/laskin.