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#LESNERBRIDGE update from Project Manager – “To begin this update, the project team has received a number of requests from citizens to have more consistent project updates.”
The October 2 2014 update:
To begin this update, the project team has received a number of requests from citizens to have more consistent project updates. We are glad to do that, so each week we will send out an update that includes a two-week “look ahead” schedule so that everyone will know what impacts from the project can be expected – including any lane closures.
With the recent lane shift on westbound Shore Drive at Page Avenue, we have completed our Phase 2 Maintenance of Traffic (MOT). This will be the new traffic pattern for at least the next 12-14 months while we build the new westbound Lesner Bridge.
Any DAYTIME lane closures that are needed will be setup by 9:00 AM and removed by 3:00 PM the same day. NIGHTIME lane closures, when they occur, will be from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
That being said, the next anticipated lane closure related to the bridge work will occur on westbound Shore Drive between the bridge and Page Avenue next Monday, October 6th and Tuesday October 7th. This closure is only temporary and is needed so that the contractor can install concrete barrier service in this area and remove the orange traffic barrels (just like what was done on the west side of the bridge). It is expected that this lane closure will occur at night, but it is possible that this may occur during the day between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Over the next two weeks the contractor will complete the drilled shaft work at bridge Abutment A and Pier 1. Foundation construction will start at Pier 2 on Tuesday, October 7th 2014, and continue into the week of October 13th. During this same time period wick drains will continue to be installed along the north side of Shore Drive on the west side of the bridge (in front of 3556 On the Bay Condominiums). Abutment A is located on the west side of the Lynnhaven Inlet and Abutment B is on the eastside. There are 9 piers for each bridge. Pier #1 is located west of the inlet and Pier #9 is located on the eastside of the inlet.
All of the steel sheets for the temporary bulkhead located at the Lynnhaven Dredge Material Storage Area have been installed. During the weeks of October 6th and October 13th, formwork and the tie-back system for this bulkhead will be constructed.
The 18-inch sanitary sewer forcemain that crosses the existing westbound Lesner Bridge needs to be taken out of service for us to continue with the new bridge construction. Over the past several months, the City and the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) have been coordinating this effort. In order for HRSD to take this large forcemain out of service, two linestops will have to be installed in the line; one at the intersection of Shore Drive and Rockbridge Road and one just west of Kleen Street (in front of Mango’s Grill).
HRSD will not implement any lane closures for this work, but they will need to install a concrete barrier along the shoulder west of Kleen Street, and install some temporary pavement in the median of Shore Drive across from Rockbridge Road. They anticipate this work to begin the week of October 13th, 2014 and continue thru Friday, October 17th. This schedule is subject to change, but we will provide a more up-to-date schedule in next week’s Lesner Bridge project update.
As a reminder, the speed limit over the Lesner Bridge is 35 MPH. Although it’s easy to exceed 35 MPH on Shore Drive, the temporary lane shifts on Shore Drive at both the eastbound and westbound Lesner Bridge are only designed for 35 MPH. Exceeding this speed limit through the construction zone not only risks your safety, but the safety of the bridge construction workers and any pedestrians/cyclists crossing the bridge.
Thanks to everyone who has contributed helpful tips for how we could make things better for the road users through this busy corridor!
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ROAD CLOSED sign being changed at #LESNERBRIDGE to improve safety on Shore Drive
Some of you, including me, have been thrown off by the ROAD CLOSED sign on the east side of the #LESNERBRIDGE.
It’s being changed.
Please have McLean remove the ROAD CLOSED sign from the TYPE III Barrier located on WB Shore Drive at Page Avenue and replace it with a WI-6 ARROW. Also have them replace the TYPE III barricade with one that has hash marks as shown in the attached plan.
#LESNERBRIDGE photo update
Lanes shifted on east side.
Not sure why the choice is a ROAD CLOSED sign vs one of those shifting arrows signs.
Understand the infamous “speed bump” eastbound Shore Drive at Vista Circle/Starbucks will be repaired.
MUP won’t be blocked by parked vehicles again.
Be safe!
MUP = Multi Use Path
Virginia Beach Named #1 Flood Safe City
In case you didn’t know.
View entire article at VBGov.com.
About our area:
Neighborhoods such as Bay Island, Lynnhaven Colony, Ocean Park and a few others are directly adjacent to tidal waters. Streets and developed land in these neighborhoods are sometimes so low lying that during higher tides, there is no practical way to stop that tide from encroaching on those properties.
At the direction of City Council, Public Works has initiated a sea level rise study to identify all the vulnerable areas in the city and then determine what type of adaptation strategies could be employed to reduce those impacts.
How Virginia Beach was scored includes:
Virginia Beach scores very well based on those criteria. However, this ranking didn’t account for sea level rise. Coastal Virginia has land subsidence issues— just a fraction of an inch each year — but our relative sea level rise is greater than what it might be in other parts of the country because of it.
Sea level rise and coastal protection:
“Sea level rise has been happening since we started recording the sea surface elevation,” says Roehrs. “In fact, since Jamestown was settled, sea level has risen almost two feet, but it is a very slow process, and people generally adapt.”
WHAT CAN YOU DO ?
What can you can do to help reduce flood risk?
1.To help the stormwater drainage system work well, there are a few things individual citizens can do. First, keep leaf debris and grass clippings from entering the system — rake and bag yard waste and keep the gutter clean. Sweep sediments up and add them to your garden; don’t let them wash down the drain and create clogs.2.During periods of heavy rainfall, large impermeable surfaces generate large amounts of runoff. This sudden influx of runoff can cause flash flooding. Consider reducing non-permeable surfaces such as asphalt and concrete on your property. Instead, use materials that allow water to enter the soil such as mulch, gravel or permeable pavers.
Reduce storm water heading into the Lynnhaven for the Lynnhaven oysters too.
Congressman Scott Rigell Invites you to Attend the Second Annual State of the Chesapeake Bay Discussion
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What: Addressing the important Bay restoration issues for the citizens of the 2nd District.
When: Tuesday, October 7, 2014
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club
1052 Cardinal Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Panelists:
Molly Ward, Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources
Dr. Mark W. Luckenbach, VIMS, Professor of Marine Science; Associate Dean for Research and Advisory Services
Will Baker, President of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Chad Ballard, President of Cherrystone Aqua Farms
** Oysters will be provided by Pleasure House Oysters**
Golf Tournament Ladies and Gentleman, it’s time to tee-up!
#LESNERBRIDGE EASTBOUND LANES ALL APPEAR OPEN NOW AT 200pm
Screen grab of construction camera. Updated every 30 minutes.
Note: We are doing our best to try to get advance notice of lane closures.
#LESNERBRIDGE EASTBOUND 1 LANE CLOSED NOW
UPDATE: 1230PM we are told by COVB Project Manager lane closure is being taken down now.
“Paving done last night was carried into this morning.” Editor checked camera at http://www.workzonecam.com/projects/rshcs/rshcs and it appears there was no lane closure at 10am, but lane closure at 11am. As of the writing of this, COVB also did not use Twitter, Facebook, Electronic signs etc to get the word out. As of 1230PM photo – it appears lane closure is still in affect.
AVOID IF YOU CAN
This October the Friends of Live Oaks, in partnership with the Virginia Beach Environment and Sustainability Office, will give away young live oak trees to Virginia Beach residents to plant in Virginia Beach
Be sure to get yours!
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Information and applications are available on our website: http://www.friendsofliveoaks.org.
This October the Friends of Live Oaks, in partnership with the Virginia Beach Environment and Sustainability Office, will give away young live oak trees to Virginia Beach residents to plant in Virginia Beach. 2014 will be the fourth annual live oak distribution. As in the past, there will be no charge for the trees. Recipients are, however, encouraged to become official Friends of Live Oaks members by purchasing a $10 membership.
All application forms for a tree must be received by Oct. 4, 2014.
Application forms can be submitted online at , or by printing a request form for mailing to Friends of Live Oaks.
Trees must be picked up at the Linkhorn Annex (former Linkhorn Park Elementary School building) at 1413 Laskin Road on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thanks,
Karen
Live oaks are designated as the official tree of the City of Virginia Beach, and with good reason.
“@CityofVaBeach: The emergency work at Vista Circle and Shore Dr has been completed. The emergency lane closure has been removed and all lanes are open.”
From COVB Tweet
Photo live at 608p. #LESNERBRIDE construction cam.
Project Manager for #LESNERBRIDGE update
From an email:
Friends:
We sincerely apologize for the backup you experienced on Shore Drive yesterday. Unfortunately, we did not anticipate the need for the lane closure on Lesner Bridge. Our lane closures for the Lesner Bridge construction project usually take place at night in order to avoid the serious delays you experienced yesterday.As a matter of public safety, the emergency lane closure that was put in place yesterday was to alleviate a potentially dangerous situation that was created by incomplete temporary pavement markings at the Vista Circle/Shore Drive intersection. We could not keep both THRU lanes open with this condition until it was corrected. The correction is being made now, and the plan is to have the lanes re-opened for this evening’s rush hour (5:00 PM).
Again, I apologize for the short notice.
-Chris
Screen grab of live photo at 327p.
“HomeInsurance.com recently ranked Virginia Beach the #1 flood-safe city on the East Coast, but what did the city do to earn that title.”
Virginia Beach scores very well based on those criteria. However, this ranking didn’t account for sea level rise.
Coastal Virginia has land subsidence issues— just a fraction of an inch each year — but our relative sea level rise is greater than what it might be in other parts of the country because of it.
EMERGENCY LANE CLOSURE #LESNERBRIDGE EASTBOUND NOW
From Public Works:
Today, Monday, September 22nd, the City of Virginia Beach directed the Lesner Bridge Contractor (McLean Contracting) to temporarily close one lane of eastbound traffic as you cross the Lesner Bridge until they could modify the recently constructed lane shifts at the Vista Circle Intersection. This single lane closure exists on eastbound Shore Drive between Vista Circle and the eastern bridge abutment.
Emergency work to improve the lane alignment at this intersection will continue through early Wednesday morning 9/24/2014. The current schedule is to excavate material from the shoulder in front of Starbucks today, place asphalt tomorrow afternoon, and complete the pavement remarking tomorrow evening.
We offer a special thanks to all of the citizens that made us aware of this situation at Shore Drive/Vista Circle.
Live at time of post
“Public Utilities has contracted with Hydrostructures and RJN Group to conduct testing and surveying of the City’s sanitary sewer system. You may notice Hydrostructures or RJN Group crews in your neighborhood.”
View notice & more details at VBGov.com:
By watching to see where smoke escapes, crews can identify problem areas in the pipes for further sanitary sewer investigation techniques. Smoke may be seen coming from manhole covers, storm inlets, or holes in the ground. On occasion, smoke may be seen coming from building foundations or roof vent stacks. However, the smoke should not enter your home or business unless you have defective plumbing or dried-up drain traps. If you have any seldom used drains, pouring water into the drain to fill the trap will help prevent sewer gases or odors and smoke from entering your home or business.
Your neighborhood should receive flyers on your doors alerting you to the day it’ll be done.
Agenda for SDCC Meeting Monday September 29th, includes an At-Large Candidates Night
MONDAY 29 SEP 2014
Shore Drive Community Coalition
CITY COUNCIL At-Large Candidates Night
7:30-8:30 pm
Where: Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to order:
Meeting topic: TOWNHALL Discussions with At-Large Candidates for City Council
Officers’ Reports:President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –AUG Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Paulette Hruska
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
Next SDCC- Monday OCT 27, 2014
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Please check http://www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
Work Zone Cam screen shot from this morning
All Shore Drive lanes reopened after deadly accident at First Landing this morning
Both lanes of Shore Drive are now open. Thank you for your patience this morning.
— Virginia Beach PD (@VBPD) September 18, 2014
Westbound lane on Shore Drive at First Landing now open
The westbound lane of the 2500 block of Shore Drive is now open. Eastbound Shore Drive remains closed for the investigation
— Virginia Beach PD (@VBPD) September 18, 2014
Pedestrian struck, killed on Shore Drive near First Landing State Park. Officials have closed the eastbound and westbound lanes of Shore Drive while they investigate.
For the safety of the investigators on scene, both eastbound and westbound 2500 block of Shore Drive is shut down
— Virginia Beach PD (@VBPD) September 18, 2014
You can be a part of history in the making by helping the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Raise the Roof. But time is running out – CBF has space for only 50 more names to be included in their Raise the Roof effort.
Here’s how you can help:
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Help building a legacy for future generations! The most inspirational and sustainable building in Virginia history will soon be reality. After years of planning and more than 12 months of construction, CBF’s Brock Environmental Center at Pleasure House Point in Virginia Beach will open to the public this November! You can be a part of history in the making by helping the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Raise the Roof.
But time is running out – CBF has space for only 50 more names to be included in their Raise the Roof effort. Each $100 donation will help purchase a permanent zinc tile as part of the center’s iconic curved roof. In appreciation, your name or the name of those you wish to honor will be memorialized forever on a plaque in the Center. To make a gift, visit cbf.org/brockRTR or call the Hampton Roads office at 757/622-1964.
The cutoff is 50 names or September 30th, whatever comes first!
As a model for sustainability and resiliency from the ground up, CBF’s Brock Environmental Center has been designed to create virtually no waste, be powered by the wind and the sun, and supply all of its own water. It will demonstrate how all of us can live, work and play beside ecologically sensitive locations without causing harm. And it will inspire all to become better stewards of our natural world. Together we will save the Bay and ensure a brighter future with healthy waterways for all.
To learn more about the history of this project, please visit: http://vimeo.com/75453049
For a video preview of the Brock Environmental Center under construction, please visit http://bit.ly/1maIKXs
Zinc roof tiles being installed at CBF’s Brock Environmental Center, thanks to Raise the Roof supporters!
Southern view of CBF’s Brock Environmental Center at Pleasure House Point, currently under construction.
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