The public is invited to a project update meeting highlighting Benjamin Avenue and 1st Street construction Tuesday, March 21 at the Norfolk City Council Chambers (309 North 5th Street) from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Representatives from both BX-Civil & Construction and United Contractors will be on hand to share current progress and answer questions.

Attendees are asked to park on the west…

Beginning Monday, March 13 the current closure on North 1st Street will extend south to Norfolk Avenue. Due to this extended closure, Braasch Avenue will not be accessible from 1st Street.  The intersection of Norfolk Avenue will still remain open. 

North 1st Street is expected to re-open to traffic in summer of 2023. Please use caution in the area and slow down. If there are any questions…

The City of Norfolk was recently awarded grant funding to assist with safe street planning. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over the next 5 years. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.

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The City of Norfolk has closed the outside southbound lane on 1st Street from Benjamin Avenue to Elm Avenue.

The snow melt is compromising any patch work completed. The lane will reopen once more of the snow melt dissipates. Repair of this section of road will be contracted out in the spring. 

If there are any questions or concerns, please call the City of Norfolk Engineering Division…

The public meeting to highlight Benjamin Avenue and 1st Street construction has been rescheduled due to forecasted weather. The meeting is now set for Wednesday, December 21 at the Norfolk City Council Chambers (309 North 5th Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Representatives from both BX-Civil & Construction and United Contractors will be on hand to share current progress and answer questions.

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The public is invited to a project update meeting highlighting Benjamin Avenue and 1st Street construction Wednesday, December 14 at the Norfolk City Council Chambers (309 North 5th Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Representatives from both BX-Civil & Construction and United Contractors will be on hand to share current progress and answer questions.

Attendees are asked to park on the…

Beginning Monday, November 14, a portion of 1st Street will close for the demolition and construction of the 1st Street Bridge.  The full closure will be between Braasch Avenue and Prospect Avenue.  

The area will be accessible to local traffic and construction traffic only.  1st Street is expected to re-open to traffic in summer of 2023.

Attached is a map showing the location of…

The public is invited to a Benjamin Avenue Improvement Project update Wednesday, November 9 at the Norfolk City Council Chambers (309 North 5th Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Representatives from BX-Civil & Construction and the City will be on hand to share current progress and answer questions.

Attendees are asked to park on the west side of the Administration Building and enter…

Beginning Monday, October 31, 2022, all lanes on Benjamin Avenue will be open to traffic from Andrews Drive east to 1st Street. School drop turn lanes will be open as well. See the traffic simulators below and map of the drop off.

AM Traffic…

The public is invited to a Benjamin Avenue Improvement Project update Wednesday, October 5 at the Norfolk City Council Chambers (309 North 5th Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Representatives from BX-Civil & Construction and the City will be on hand to share current progress and answer questions.

Attendees are asked to park on the west side of the Administration Building and enter…