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  • December

    NAO-2002-4325

    The Virginia Department of Transportation proposes to relocate Route 742 with a bridge over the Route 58 bypass and construct an interchange at the intersection of Routes 58 and 58 Business. An interchange at this location was permitted in 2002, but was not constructed; that permit expired. Comments are due by Jan. 19, 2015.

  • NAO-2005-2546 Loudoun Hospital Center

    Loudoun Hospital Center proposes to expand Inova Loudoun Hospital and associated infrastructure in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) and Lansdowne Boulevard in Loudoun County, Virginia. Comments are due by Jan. 12, 2015.

  • NAO-2005-4618 Shenandoah

    MREC Shenandoah VA LLC and MREC Shenandoah Investments LLC propose to continue construction at Shenandoah, a residential development and associated infrastructure, around Lake Frederick in Frederick County and Clarke County, Virginia. Comments are due by Jan. 12, 2015.

  • 2011-02598-arl

    The approximately 47.2 acre Warrenton Crossing project site is bound by Falmouth Street (Route 15) on the north side, Oliver City Road on the south side, Meetze Road on the east and the Eastern Bypass (Route 15/17/29) in the west and is located within the Town of Warrenton, Virginia. The applicant is proposing the construction of a 135 single family home residential development and associated infrastructure.

  • 2013-0141; 14-V0565

    The Capital Regional Airport Commission proposes to construct a four lane undivided roadway from Route 60 to Beulah Road. The road will be approximately 1.5 miles long and will be built to the Virginia Department of Transportation Standards.

  • NAO-2003-287

    Iluka Resources, Inc. proposes to mine an additional 82.3 acres of leased land at the existing Concord Mineral Sand Mine in Sussex and Dinwiddie Counties. The purpose of the work is to mine titanium and zircon which occur in economical concentrations along the coastal plain fall line in Virginia and are very important in manufacturing of computers, jet engines, cosmetics and paint. Public comment period ends Jan. 5, 2015.

  • NAO-2013-01888/14-V1730

    Fort Myer Construction proposes improvements to the intersection of Braddock Road and Pleasant Valley Road in Fairfax County, Virginia, consisting of a roundabout, a right turn by-pass lane with associated crosswalks and curb ramps for pedestrians, and stormwater controls. The purpose of the improvements is to alleviate congestion in the area. Public comment period ends Jan. 5, 2015.

  • November

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold its 2015 FNOD quarterly restoration advisory board meeting March 25, 6-8 p.m., at the Courtyard Marriott, located at 8060 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk, Virginia.

    Final 2014 FNOD Restoration Advisory Board meets Dec. 4

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to attend a meeting about restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot at 6:15 p.m., Dec. 4.

  • NAO-2013-02125

    The Chesterfield County Department of Transportation proposes to improve approximately 3,500 linear feet of Newby’s Bridge Road between Hagood Lane and Belmont Road in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Public comment period ends Dec. 26, 2014.
  • Great Bridge Locks, Chesapeake, Virginia.

    Great Bridge Lock reopens after temporary work closure

    The Great Bridge Lock on the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal reopened for 24-hour operations at 7 p.m. today after Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed repairs.

  • NAO-2012-00676

    Branch Highways, in consultation with VDOT, is proposing to complete the final phase of a three-part expansion on Route 3 from the Orange County line to the Route 3/Route 522 intersection. The applicant is proposing to widen the two-lane road to a four-lane divided highway. The purpose of the widening project is to improve traffic safety along the heavily traveled corridor between the city of Fredericksburg and the town of Culpeper. Public comment period ends Dec. 19, 2014.

  • NAO-2012-00080/13-V0408

    Dominion Virginia Power continues to propose construction of a new electrical transmission power line and associated infrastructure, known as Surry - Skiffes Creek - Whealton project. We are soliciting comments specific to historic property identification under the Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and Dominion’s November 6, 2014 Surry – Skiffes Creek – Wheatlon 500 kV / 230kV Alternatives Analysis. Comment Period Expires: December 6, 2014
  • Great Bridge Locks, Chesapeake, Virginia.

    Great Bridge Lock to temporarily close Nov. 18-20

    The Great Bridge Lock on the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal will temporarily close to vessel traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 18-20, to facilitate diving and crane operations to reposition one of the lock valve chambers.

  • 2011-00961-arl

    The City of Manassas proposes the construction of an in-line regional stormwater management facility that will assist the City in meeting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements. The approximately 24 acre project site is located to the southeast of the intersection of Rolling Road and Hospital Way in the City of Manassas, Virginia.

  • 2014-01400; 14-V1467

    The applicant proposes to construct a phase of the Virginia Capital Trail Project known as Park Phase. The Park Phase is a 55 mile dedicated, paved pedestrian and bicycle trail owned by the Virginia Department of Transportation and will connect Jamestown to Richmond along the Route 5 corridor.

  • Buckroe Beach Formerly Used Defense Site Comment Period and Public Meeting

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing placing land use controls, such as signs, training and education materials, for the Buckroe Beach Formerly Used Defense Site in Hampton, Virginia. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the community to attend a public meeting to learn more about the site and proposed plan. Public comment period ends Dec. 24, 2014.
  • TANGIER, Va. – The Lori Robin, a Tangier Island based waterman boat sits dockside in the island’s harbor here November 3, 2014. The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working on a breakwater that will help protect the boats and shacks in the harbor from damaging wave attack during coastal storms. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

    District reassures islanders of its commitment to them

    A cadre of Norfolk District leaders and staff, accompanied by Deborah Christie with Congressman Scott Rigell’s office, journeyed by boat 14 miles in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay Monday to reaffirm their commitment to assisting in Tangier Island's subsistence and erosion issues.

  • NAO-2007-1585

    Liberty University, LLC proposes to permanently impact 1.14 acres of palustrine forested wetlands in order to expand the existing "Athletic Precinct" of the campus in the City of Lynchburg, Virginia. The approximately 6.3 acre property is located within the existing Liberty University Main Campus boundaries. Public comment period ends Dec. 6, 2014.

  • NAO-2009-2268

    Region 2000 Services Authority is proposing to permanently impact 0.51 acre of palustrine wetlands in order to expand the existing Regional Landfill Livestock Road Facility in Campbell County, Virginia. The approximately 6.4-acre property is located between Phases III and IV within the existing Regional Landfill boundaries. Public comment period ends Dec. 4, 2014.

  • October

    NAO 2013-1980

    Mecklenburg County (Permittee) is proposing to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the US Army Corps of Engineers (Norfolk District) and Virginia Department of Historic Resources under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The Mosley Cemetery (44MC0920) has been deemed eligible for, and recommended for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. In compliance with the NHPA, the Norfolk District is interested in identifying “consulting parties” with whom to coordinate the effects of the project on historic properties, and possible means of avoiding or mitigating adverse effects on such properties.