From an email:

Here is the weekly update on the Beach Access Projects. Overall, the contractor has performed as expected. Delays have been due to material delivery delays and inclement weather. I anticipate, without any further delays, at least 6 of the 9 accesses will be open by 05/28/10.  The projected substantial completion and all opened to the public by 06/04/10.

Kendall Street – Complete and open to the public on 05/18/10

Sandalwood Rd. – 98% complete and open to the public on 05/19/10 – ADA hand railing will be delivered by Monday 05/24/10 and installed immediately. This installation will take about 4 hours

Lynnhaven Marina – 75% complete as progress is going forward – Remaining work to be completed are the decking, handrails and stairway landing & steps. Projected to open to the public 05/26/10.

Ketch Ct. – 25% complete – sidewalk demolition and vinyl sheeting installed

Ocean Shore Ave. – 15% complete – demolition completed and vinyl sheeting to be installed today

Whaler Ct & Spinaker Ct. – Demolition and sheeting to be completed by 05/21/10 and all flowable fill pours are scheduled for 05/24 & 05/25, weather permitting. High early concrete walkways will be poured 05/25 & 05/26.

N. Great Neck Rd. – 85% complete with handrail system remaining. Handrail system to be delivered 05/21 or 05/24. Projected opening date to public 05/24/10

Velzey Ave. – Upon completion of Lynnhaven Marina Access – Velzey will be the last to be constructed – Projected opening date to the public 05/28/10.

Be advised, due to inclement weather on 05/17 & 05/18, we lost 2 days towards construction.

Should you have any questions regarding the above, please contact me.

Very truly yours,

Karl L. Smithson, APM
PW/Operations Mgmt.
385-1540

Drew Lankford
Media and Communications
Department of Public Works
City of Virginia Beach
dlankfor@vbgov.com
(O)  757.385.8062
(C)  757.409.4353