RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES
I-264 around downtown Norfolk, the Harbor Park area, and Norfolk State University
RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM Federal grant program focused on providing safe transportation improvements and connections for the community, the project aims to address some of the long-standing issues created when highway construction divided neighborhoods. Established with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (2021) The City of Norfolk was awarded $1.6M in FY22 to evaluate potential reconfiguration of roadways and ramps to provide improved connectivity in downtown. The project purpose is to establish multimodal connections for all users (pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, transit-riders, and scooters) to residences, job centers, educational hubs, transportation resources, cultural and faith-based institutions, and area attractions. The project is intended to provide access between areas of Downtown that have been previously disconnected by the interstate and associated ramps. The City seeks to establish safe connectivity between multiple neighborhoods, communities, places of worship, Norfolk State University, Norfolk City Hall & Civic Center, Downtown businesses & attractions, Harbor Park, Resort Casino, Elizabeth River Trail, Amtrak, Light Rail Transit, Norfolk waterfront areas, as well as other affected areas.
Project Study Area
Area of Influence: I-264 around downtown Norfolk, the Harbor Park area, and Norfolk State University.
PROJECT SCHEDULE PHASE 1 May 2025Oct 2025
PLANNING
PHASE 2
PHASE 3 TBD
Oct 2025Jan 2026
Dec 2025Mar 2026
Mar 2026May 2026
May 2026May 2028
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ALTERNATIVES DEVELOPMENT
ALTERNATIVES REFINEMENT
INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT
DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION
Mapping
Community Meetings
FHWA + VDOT Process and Documentation
Engineering & Urban Design
Community Community Meetings Advisory Group Online Survey and Community Engagement Engagement Plan
Conceptual Planning
Refine/Select Alternatives
Community Advisory Group Prepare for Meetings Phase 2
STAY INFORMED
Community Meetings
Environmental Process Community Meetings
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! PLEASE PROVIDE FEEDBACK! Visit Us Online. Visit the project website for news and announcements at www.norfolk.gov/6582/Reconnecting-Communities-Project
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Keith Darrow, P.E.
City Transportation Engineer 757-375-4870 keith.darrow@norfolk.gov