Burton–Virginia Beach

Overview

Project Overview

Maintains current right of way
Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
Minimizes impact to the community and environment
Replaces aging infrastructure
Strengthens area reliability

January–February 2024 – Surveying and inspection in right of way
January 21, 2025 – Presentation update to Virginia Beach City Council
February 20, 2025 – CANCELLED DUE TO WINTER STORM, see below for virtual option
March 5, 2025 - Phase 1 Virtual Community meeting
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (view the recording)
March 2025 – Preconstruction activities begin
April 2025 – Phase 1 construction begins
September 2025 – Phase 2 construction begins
April 2026 – Phase 3 construction begins
September 2026 – Phase 4 construction begins

Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.

There may be some traffic delays.

Noise levels will be minimal; permits are in place.

Access to surrounding neighborhoods may be impacted.

Timeline

Phase 4 construction begins

Phase 3 construction begins

Phase 2 construction begins

Phase 1 construction begins

Preconstruction activities begin

Phase 1 Virtual Community Meeting (Microsoft Teams Townhall)

Presentation update to Virginia Beach City Council

Surveying and inspection in right of way

Learn how the energy grid works; along with our processes to build and maintain electric transmission lines.

Call us M–F, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
888-291-0190