22 Jun 2017

Fort Norfolk to host Battle of Craney Island reenactment

Fort Norfolk will host the Battle of Craney Island anniversary reenactments 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

13 Jun 2017

Mosquito spraying scheduled for portions of Portsmouth tomorrow

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying tomorrow at federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties and the Churchland area in Portsmouth.

19 May 2017

Willoughby and Vicinity Project Coming to a Close

Crews are finishing up work along the Willoughby and Vicinity Storm Damage Reduction Project. The result of the project leaves Norfolk with a beach that is higher and 60 feet wider improving coastal storm protection and providing more recreational area.

18 May 2017

Fort Norfolk to temporarily close to visitors

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Fort Norfolk to visitors tomorrow through May 21.

17 May 2017

Corps announces timeline to reopen Dismal Swamp Canal

Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced a goal of opening the Dismal Swamp Canal to its full 6-foot depth later this summer.

10 May 2017

Officials announce six dates for Gathright Dam pulse releases

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deviate from Gathright Dam's existing water control plan in order to conduct six pulse releases near Covington, Virginia from June through October 2017.

8 May 2017

Reef building to begin on Piankatank River

Oysters are receiving a new $2 million, 25 acre reef in the Piankatank River as part of the Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery Project.

28 Feb 2017

Corps' technical experts to discuss Suffolk superfund site clean-up efforts

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host their quarterly public meeting regarding restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot Thursday. The Restoration Advisory Board meeting; which will take place at the Courtyard Marriott, located at 8060 Harbour View Blvd. in Suffolk from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.; will feature discussions regarding the latest cleanup progress.

22 Feb 2017

National Engineers Week: Military Engineers Transform Dreams into Reality

Military engineers from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and U.S. Navy (USN) continue to work hard to transform today’s dreams into tomorrow’s reality. Showcasing creativity, passion, and technical acumen, these engineers are creating a better future.

1 Feb 2017

Corps plans closure for emergency repair to North Landing Bridge

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will close the North Landing Bridge on Route 165 for emergency repairs beginning at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow.

10 Jan 2017

Local agencies invite college students to federal job fair

College students in the Hampton Roads area are invited to the Norfolk District’s Federal Careers Open House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 11.

9 Jan 2017

Officials direct delayed opening at Waterfield, Craney Jan.10

The Waterfield Building and Craney Island facilities will open Jan. 10 at 10 a.m.

8 Jan 2017

Waterfield, Craney closed Jan. 9

The Waterfield Building and Craney Island facilities are closed Monday, Jan. 9.

13 Dec 2016

Norfolk District closes Dismal Swamp Canal indefinitely

Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced that the Dismal Swamp Canal will be closed indefinitely.

12 Dec 2016

Corps schedules 15-minute closures at Deep Creek Bridge Wednesday

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close the Deep Creek Bridge to traffic for 15 minute intervals Wednesday, Dec. 14, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

28 Nov 2016

Superfund advisory board to hold final meeting of 2016

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host their quarterly public meeting regarding restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot Thursday.

28 Oct 2016

Mosquito spraying scheduled for Portions of Portsmouth Tuesday

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying Tuesday November 1st over federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties, and the Churchland area in Portsmouth.

11 Oct 2016

Gathright Dam to conduct final pulse release tomorrow

Operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia will conduct a pulse release tomorrow.

11 Oct 2016

North Landing Bridge to Close to Vehicle Traffic for 4 Days

The North Landing Bridge will close to vehicle traffic from 9 a.m. Oct. 11 to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 to fully repair the damage sustained during two barge strikes earlier this year.

27 Sep 2016

Mosquito spraying scheduled for portions of Portsmouth Friday

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying Friday at federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties and the Churchland area in Portsmouth.