31 Jan 2025

USACE, Virginia Beach to host public meetings on Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Feb 3-8

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District alongside the City of Virginia Beach will host four in-person engagement opportunities during the week of Feb. 3-8 in support of the Virginia Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study.

16 May 2022

Controversial, successful Virginia Beach ecosystem restoration project to hold open-house event

The second phase of a large-scale hard reef habitat restoration project funded by the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and City of Virginia Beach sees forward movement May 17 at the Brock Environmental Center, Virginia Beach.

31 Jul 2020

Seagrass restoration part of lower Chesapeake Bay Watershed ecosystem project

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers placed safety signage for the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project’s submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) planting efforts in Broad Bay, near First Landing State Park, within the Lynnhaven River watershed, July 30.

31 Jul 2020

Seagrass restoration part of lower Chesapeake Bay Watershed ecosystem project

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers placed safety signage for the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project’s submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) planting efforts in Broad Bay, near First Landing State Park, within the Lynnhaven River watershed, July 30.

24 Feb 2020

Norfolk District navigation support team preps, updates inlet for dredging

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers navigation team arrived at Croatan Point here early February to replace pilings and a floating dock in preparation for the next iteration of dredging.

24 Feb 2020

Norfolk District navigation support team preps, updates inlet for dredging

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers navigation team arrived at Croatan Point here early February to replace pilings and a floating dock in preparation for the next iteration of dredging.

4 Sep 2019

Virginia Beach project temporarily halted

Reinforcing nearly 75% of the oceanfront in roughly two months, the Virginia Beach Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project has come to a halt.

15 Jul 2019

North Landing Bridge closed to vehicle traffic for repairs

Following emergency repairs this week, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District officials said North Landing Bridge should be reopen to vehicle traffic before noon Thursday.

19 Jun 2019

Virginia Beach oceanfront storm-damage reduction program slated to kick off

The Virginia Beach Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project, a joint effort by the city of Virginia Beach and Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is slated to begin Thursday. Beginning at 15th Street, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company is working toward the placement of sand after mobilization efforts Wednesday.

19 Jun 2019

Norfolk District's Virginia Beach oceanfront storm-damage reduction program slated to kick off

The Virginia Beach Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project, a joint effort by the city of Virginia Beach and Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is slated to begin Thursday. Beginning at 15th Street, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company is working toward the placement of sand after mobilization efforts Wednesday.

17 Jun 2019

Norfolk District awards $20.3 million contract for Sandbridge Beach storm protection

Although not even officially summer, the city of Virginia Beach and Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are already preparing for winter. The district has awarded the Sandbridge Hurricane Protection and Beach Renourishment project contract to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company.

17 Jun 2019

Norfolk District awards $20.3 million contract for Sandbridge Beach storm protection

Although not even officially summer, the city of Virginia Beach and Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are already preparing for winter. The district has awarded the Sandbridge Hurricane Protection and Beach Renourishment project contract to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company.

7 May 2019

North Landing Bridge openings modified while ongoing repairs are made

NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is modifying North Landing Bridge's navigation openings to two a day Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. while ongoing repairs to the bridge are completed. These openings could last up to an hour, and motorists should plan accordingly.

6 May 2019

North Landing Bridge closes for repairs

NORFOLK, Va. – The North Landing Bridge that spans the Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal in Chesapeake, Va. will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic from 9 a.m. Monday, May 6, to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, while the Army Corps of Engineers makes repairs to the bridge.

11 Apr 2019

Norfolk District contract award delivers boost to Lynnhaven Inlet navigation

Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a 120-day period of performance contract to Cottrell Contracting Corp. for the Lynnhaven Inlet Federal Navigation Project. The project serves commercial and recreational users in the city of Virginia Beach, the nonfederal sponsor, providing value to the both the economy and leisure opportunities.

11 Apr 2019

Norfolk District contract award delivers boost to Lynnhaven Inlet navigation

Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a 120-day period of performance contract to Cottrell Contracting Corp. for the Lynnhaven Inlet Federal Navigation Project. The project serves commercial and recreational users in the city of Virginia Beach, the nonfederal sponsor, providing value to the both the economy and leisure opportunities.

7 Jun 2016

Corps further restricts North Landing Bridge openings

The North Landing Bridge will operate under additional restricted bridge openings after being hit for the second time this year.

7 Jun 2016

Corps further restricts North Landing Bridge openings

The North Landing Bridge over the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal will operate under additional restricted bridge openings after being hit for the second time this year.