Engineering
Benjamin Avenue Improvements Project
Project Description:
Benjamin Avenue from 1st to 13th Street is an urban arterial roadway that connects the City of Norfolk from east to west and provides access to many businesses. Over time, the pavement along this corridor has deteriorated to such an extent that a full pavement replacement is necessary. Furthermore, traffic studies show that this particular stretch of roadway possesses a crash rate of over double the state average for similar roadways. This hazardous condition can be attributed to the lack of turn lanes available as well as the abundance of access points. For these reasons, the City of Norfolk has engaged a design team, led by Doug Holle of Schemmer Associates, to study the area and provide a design solution for the roadway.
Click here to read more information about the need for the reconstruction of Benjamin Avenue.
Project Schedule:
The design team, aided by input from the Vision Group, presented a preliminary design concept at a recent public open house.
Click here to view the September, 2019 concept.
Click here to view the February, 2020 public comments.
Click here to view the February, 2020 corridor concepts with roundabout options.
Click here to view the February, 2020 roundabout vs. traditional intersection.
Click hear to view the August 18, 2020 open house 50% design drawing.