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Burton–Virginia Beach
Project Overview
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, 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
Documents
GeoVoice
Explore GeoVoice, an interactive mapping tool. You can:
- Search for your address
- Explore approved project routes and structure locations
Construction-Related Impacts
Service Interruption
Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.
Traffic
This project is expected to have some traffic impacts.
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
Meetings
Phase 1: Open House Community Meeting
Thursday, February 20, 2025
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Bayside Baptist Church
1920 Pleasure House Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Phase 1: Virtual Community Meeting
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Phase 2 and 3: Open House Community Meeting
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Eastern Shore Episcopal Church
2020 Laskin Road Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phase 3: Virtual Community Meeting
Monday, March 23, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Phase 3 Virtual Community Invitation Mailer
Join the Virtual Community Meeting
Thursday, February 20, 2025
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Bayside Baptist Church
1920 Pleasure House Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Phase 1: Virtual Community Meeting
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Phase 2 and 3: Open House Community Meeting
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Eastern Shore Episcopal Church
2020 Laskin Road Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phase 3: Virtual Community Meeting
Monday, March 23, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Phase 3 Virtual Community Invitation Mailer
Join the Virtual Community Meeting
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