Traffic Impacts
Scheduled lane and road closures can be found on the project website on the
Traffic Alerts section. All construction work and closures are dependent upon weather conditions and subject to change. The speed limit within the project limits is 35 mph. Some of the current and future project traffic impacts include:
Traffic Shifts, Utility Work on Laskin Road
As early as April 30, crews will implement two minor traffic shifts on Laskin Road:
- Westbound traffic at the Hilltop North Shopping Center will shift approximately 12 feet south for ongoing utility work. Access to businesses and properties in this area will be maintained at all times, although ingress/egress points may be altered temporarily.
- Eastbound on Laskin Road, just east of the bridge over Linkhorn Bay, will shift approximately 12 feet for ongoing utility work.
Motorists should stay alert when navigating traffic shifts and be mindful of crews working beside the roadway.
Winwood Drive Utility Work
Utility work continues at the intersection of westbound Laskin Road and Winwood Drive (on the north side of Laskin Road). Although there are no scheduled full closures of this intersection, motorists may experience lane closures under flagger control, as well as temporarily restricted left turns from eastbound Laskin Road onto Winwood Drive. When left turns are restricted, motorists should travel down Laskin Road, make a U-turn and access Winwood Drive from westbound Laskin Road.
Planned Lane Closure Hours
Per the project contract, planned lane closures on Laskin Road can be in place Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Single-lane closures on First Colonial Road can be in place Monday through Friday, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Nighttime Lane Closures on First Colonial Road
First Colonial Road will begin having nighttime lane closures within the next several months to allow for exploration of existing utilities, storm drain verification, median work to allow for traffic shifts and traffic signal alterations to set up for the shifting traffic patterns. Access to businesses along this corridor will be maintained at all times.
VDOT continues to work with the City of Virginia Beach to manage project impacts.