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Burton–Virginia Beach

Project Overview

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Benefits

  • 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

Timeline

  • January–February 2024 – Surveying and inspection in right of way
  • January 21, 2025 – Presentation update to Virginia Beach City Council
  • February 20, 2025CANCELLED 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

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Construction-Related Impacts

Service Interruption

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

Traffic

There may be some traffic delays.

Noise

Noise levels will be minimal; permits are in place.

Neighborhood

Access to surrounding neighborhoods may be impacted.

Timeline

Upcoming

September 2026
Phase 4 construction begins
April 2026
Phase 3 construction begins
September 2025
Phase 2 construction begins
April 2025
Phase 1 construction begins

2025

March 2025
Preconstruction activities begin
March 5, 2025
Phase 1 Virtual Community Meeting (Microsoft Teams Townhall)
January 21, 2025
Presentation update to Virginia Beach City Council
January - February 2024
Surveying and inspection in right of way

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