A grand opening celebration for the Riverpoint Square is being held on Wednesday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m. The new park is located at 3rd Street and Norfolk Avenue in downtown Norfolk. The Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will perform the ribbon cutting ceremony following remarks from city officials and community partners.

“We’re excited to open this space to the public. Riverpoint…

Due to storm sewer installation, a portion of Omaha Avenue will be closed beginning Monday and last until May 24, 2021. Click here for road detour details.

For additional information contact the Engineering Division at (402) 844-2020.

Areas to be flushed during the fourth week, May 16th to May 20th, are as follows.

All areas east of south 1st Street to Beverly Lane and from Benjamin Avenue south to Northwestern Avenue.

Locations affected by the program will include:

• All subdivisions along Victory Road
• Hy-Vee East
• Memorial Field
• NPPD Call Center
• Amberwood Apartments
• Madison…

Due to the construction of a water main along Highway 81, the access drive east of the North Airport Road/Highway 81 intersection will be closed beginning Wednesday, May 12, 2021 and is anticipated to reopen on Monday, May 24, 2021. Both accesses to the north and south onto the frontage road from the highway will remain open and accessible during the time of the closure.

For additional information…

The Norfolk Water Division will begin their annual water main flushing program on April 25th, 2021.  Flushing will be conducted during the evening and overnight hours beginning at 8:30 PM and concluding at 6:30 AM the following day.  Flushing will begin Sunday evening and conclude Thursday morning.  No flushing will be performed on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evenings.  It is estimated that the…

Road construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 3 to repair the railroad crossing East of First Street on Benjamin Avenue. During construction, traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction from First Street to the Flood Control. Repair of the crossing is expected to last one week.

If you would like more information, please contact City Staff Engineer John Cahill at (402)…

The City of Norfolk and partners throughout North America kick off Drinking Water Week by highlighting the different ways consumers’ tap water is “There When You Need It.” Drinking Water Week runs from May 2nd through May 8th this year.

For several decades, American Water Works Association (AWWA) and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week, a unique opportunity for both water professionals…

The Norfolk Water Division will begin their annual water main flushing program on April 25th, 2021.  Flushing will be conducted during the evening and overnight hours beginning at 8:30 PM and concluding at 6:30 AM the following day.  Flushing will begin Sunday evening and conclude Thursday morning.  No flushing will be performed on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evenings.  It is estimated that the…

The Norfolk Water Division will begin their annual water main flushing program on April 25th, 2021. Flushing will be done during the evening and overnight hours beginning at 8:30 PM and concluding at 6:30 AM the following day.  Flushing will begin Sunday evening and conclude Thursday morning.  No flushing will be performed on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evenings.  It is estimated that the flushing…

Areas to be flushed during the day, April 19th through April 23th are as follows:

On 49th Street from Omaha Avenue north to Eisenhower Avenue then east to 37th St., continuing south on 37th Street to Golf View Dr.  Also on Hwy 275 from 49th St. heading east to Divots and all hydrants around Divots.

Then on Omaha Avenue from 37th St. to 25th St., then we will continue south on 25th…