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  • May

    The North Landing Bridge, which spans the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway on the border of Chesapeake, Virginia and Virginia Beach, Virginia, handles approximately 11,000 vehicles per day under normal conditions. The bridge was damaged by two separate barge strikes, the first on March 1, 2016, the second on June 4, 2016.

    Corps to close North Landing Bridge for repairs

    North Landing Bridge, which spans the Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal in Chesapeake, will temporarily close to vehicular traffic from 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 15 to 2 p.m. Friday, May 17 while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers replaces an underwater electrical cable and makes other electrical and mechanical repairs to the bridge.
  • The North Landing Bridge, which spans the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway on the border of Chesapeake, Virginia and Virginia Beach, Virginia, handles approximately 11,000 vehicles per day under normal conditions. The bridge was damaged by two separate barge strikes, the first on March 1, 2016, the second on June 4, 2016.

    North Landing Bridge openings modified while ongoing repairs are made

    NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is modifying North Landing Bridge's navigation openings to two a day Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. while ongoing repairs to the bridge are completed. These openings could last up to an hour, and motorists should plan accordingly.
  • The North Landing Bridge, which spans the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway on the border of Chesapeake, Virginia and Virginia Beach, Virginia, handles approximately 11,000 vehicles per day under normal conditions. The bridge was damaged by two separate barge strikes, the first on March 1, 2016, the second on June 4, 2016.

    North Landing Bridge closes for repairs

    NORFOLK, Va. – The North Landing Bridge that spans the Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal in Chesapeake, Va. will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic from 9 a.m. Monday, May 6, to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, while the Army Corps of Engineers makes repairs to the bridge.
  • Nazi and Allied Forces reproductions are laid out on a table

    Holocaust observance at Norfolk District solemnly reinforces promise

    Like many locations around the world, the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers experienced the stillness of contemplation and reverence during its Holocaust Day of Remembrance observation here.

  • CENAO-WR-O-190105

    Pursuant to Section 103 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) of 1972, this Public Notice serves as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District (Corps) notification relating to proposed placement of suitable dredged material at Dam Neck Ocean Disposal Site (DNODS).

  • NAO-2019-00679

    The Virginia Department of Transportation proposes to widen existing Route 639 from two lanes to four for 0.85 miles with a sidewalk added on one side and a shared-use path on the other. The location is Route 639, Ladysmith Road, between the west end of the bridge on Route 639 over I-95 at Exit 110 westward to the intersection with U.S. Route 1 in Caroline County, Virginia.

  • April

    NAO-2018-0570

    The applicant proposes to construct new high school buildings, bus loop, athletic facilities, parking areas, utilities and stormwater management facilities that will replace the existing 69-year old Highland Springs High School on the 57-acre campus.

  • NAO-2014-01572

    Shirly Contracting Company, LLC propses to widen existing Route 7 from four lanes to six lanes for 3.3 miles from Reston Avenue to Colvin Run Road. In addition, the proposed work will include intersection improvements, bridge replacement over Difficult Run, shared use paths, utility relocations, stormwater management and noise attenuation. The work will require relocating 1,600 linear feet of Colvin Run which runs parallel to Route 7.

  • CENAO-WRR-NAO-1995-08595

    The Sponsor proposes to increase the number of Advanced Non-tidal Wetland Credits in the Atlantic Ocean Basin, the number of Advanced Tidal Wetland Credits in the Chesapeake Bay Basin, and the number of Advanced Non-tidal Wetland Credits in the Potomac River Basin.

  • CENAO-WRR-19-RP-01_reissuance

    The Norfolk District announces the reissuance of the following Regional Permit that expired on August 14, 2018. Regional Permit 01 for certain Virginia Department of Transportation roadway and railway projects involving work, structures, and filling (both temporary and permanent), in waters of the United States, within the geographical limits of the Commonwealth of Virginia under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Norfolk District Army Corps of Engineers.

  • NAO-2005-02583

    Arcola Limited Partnership proposes the modification of the existing authorized Arcola Center permit to include additional impacts associated with the construction of a data center campus on 134 acres west of the intersection of Evergreen Mills Road (Route 621) and Loudoun County Parkway (Route 606) in Loudoun County, Virginia. Additional permanent impacts of 0.68 acres of palustrine forested (PFO) wetlands and 0.55 acre (2,082 linear feet) of stream channels are planned. Comments are due May 13.
  • A map of proposed work for the Lynnhaven Inlet Federal Navigation Project for the City of Virginia Beach is flanked by a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hard hat and USCAE literature on a desk at Fort Norfolk, Virginia, April 8, 2019

    Norfolk District contract award delivers boost to Lynnhaven Inlet navigation

    Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a 120-day period of performance contract to Cottrell Contracting Corp. for the Lynnhaven Inlet Federal Navigation Project. The project serves commercial and recreational users in the city of Virginia Beach, the nonfederal sponsor, providing value to the both the economy and leisure opportunities.

  • NAO-2018-00563 19-V0116

    HHHunt Mosaic LLC proposes to discharge fill material in 3.81 acres of forested wetlands, 78 square feet of scrub-shrub wetlands and 0.13 acres of emergent wetlands to permanently convert 0.1 acres of forested wetlands to emergent wetlands and impact 2,205 linear feet of stream channel for the purpose of constructing Phase II of a residential development known as Mosaic. The project site is about 176 acres and located south of Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, west of Capital One Drive and east of Hockett Road within West Creek Business Park in Goochland County, Virginia.

  • NAO 2012-02012

    The applicant proposes the construction of the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station, a new metrorail station along the Blue and Yellow lines in the vicinity of the Potomac Yard.

  • CENAO-WRP-04012019

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Norfolk District announces the release of the Draft North Landing Bridge Replacement Feasibility Study Report/Environmental Assessment for public review and comment. 

  • March

    A large, brown sign indicates distances relative to the Deep Creek lock on the Dismal Swamp Canal. The forest is in the background and a life preserver is hanging by the sign.

    USACE awards $3.8 million services contract for AIWW facilities

    NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a five-year services contract to U.S. Facilities Inc. for operations and maintenance of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway’s locks and bridges.

  • NAO-2007-02005

    Horsepen Run, LLC stated purpose is to provide housing for a growing area in Fairfax County on the 68 acre site known as Foster’s Glen. The project will impact 1.78 acres of palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM), 0.02 acres of palustrine forested wetlands (PFO), 0.49 acres of palustrine open water (POW) and 104 linear feet of stream channel. Temporary impacts associated with this development are 0.36 acre of PEM and 475 linear feet of stream channel for utility lines and the extension of Sunrise Valley Drive conspan bridge. The project is located in Horsepen Run a tributary to the Potomac River, at 13801 Frying Pan Road, Herndon, Virginia. (Parcel 024201001)

  • NAO-2019-00514

    The County of Mecklenburg proposes to permanently impact 0.85 acres of wetlands and 3,085 linear feet of waters as part of the construction of a building pad for a combined middle school and high school complex to serve the residents of Mecklenburg County, at W Cross Road in Baskerville, Va. The proposed project includes a school complex that houses all students, associated parking & roadways, utilities, and sports fields. Public comment ends April 25, 2019.
  • Three men sitting on a discussion panel at table

    Norfolk District commander discusses Corps’ collaborative posture at symposium

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District Commander Col. Patrick Kinsman reviewed the district’s position regarding federal policy and environmental issues at the Environment Virginia Symposium held Tuesday at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va.

  • Corps awards $990,000 contract to Jacksonville, N.C.-based small business

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded Jacksonville, North Carolina-based Military & Federal Construction Company Inc. a contract for $998,383 to upgrade intersections for Roads C and G at Defense Logistics Agency Richmond.