14 Dec 2023

Notice to Navigation Interests

The Dismal Swamp Canal will be closed to navigation Jan. 8, 2024, tentatively through March 31, 2024.

1 Dec 2023

Virtual, in-person FNOD RAB meeting scheduled for Dec. 7

Community members can learn more about restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot (FNOD) and hear the latest cleanup progress during a quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting scheduled for 6:15 to 8 p.m. March 7.

18 Oct 2023

District schedules Craney Island mosquito treatment for Oct. 19

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on Thursday, October 19th, over the federal property on Craney Island.

22 Sep 2023

District schedules Craney Island mosquito treatment for Sept. 25

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on Monday, September 25, over the federal property on Craney Island.

15 Sep 2023

Closures at Deep Creek Bridge scheduled for Sept. 19

A closure of the existing shoulder walkway on the west side of the Deep Creek Bridge and a closure of the right-turn-only lane on Mill Creek Parkway to Moses Grandy Trail will take effect on September 18, 2023.

15 Sep 2023

Gathright Dam pulse release set for Sept. 20

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington Wednesday, Sept. 20 beginning at approximately 6 a.m.

12 Sep 2023

Craney Island mosquito spraying scheduled tomorrow

NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying on Wednesday, September 13, over federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties, and the Churchland area in Portsmouth.

18 Aug 2023

It’s a go: celebrating the next stage, U.S. Army Corps and Miami-Dade County Mayor jointly agree to continue Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Study

Corps and County to prioritize actionable projects for short and long-term storm surge protection

24 Jul 2023

JBLE Langley to conduct annual mosquito spraying mission

The 757th Airlift Squadron assigned to Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, will conduct an aerial mosquito spray over Langley Air Force Base, Craney Island and the Churchland section of Portsmouth overnight Wednesday, July 26, 2023. In the event of weather or mechanical delays, the mission will take place on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Although no insecticide applications will occur outside the target areas of Langley Air Force Base and Craney Island/Churchland, the Pest Management department recommends that beekeepers adjacent to these areas cover their hives in the evening to help prevent any loss of bees.

17 Jul 2023

Gathright Dam pulse release set for July 19

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., Wednesday, July 19, 2023, beginning at approximately 6 a.m.

20 Jun 2023

Gathright Dam pulse release scheduled for June 21

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., June 21, 2023, beginning at approximately 6 a.m. Water releases will gradually increase and peak at 3,500 cubic feet per second by 9 a.m. People should be aware of river fluctuations caused by the pulse.

22 May 2023

USACE, Chesapeake schedule Deep Creek Bridge groundbreaking ceremony

NORFOLK -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, and the City of Chesapeake, in partnership with the prime contractor, Archer Western LLC, will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement project at 9:30 a.m. May 25, at 100 George Washington Highway in Chesapeake, Virginia.

17 Apr 2023

USACE awards $59.5 million contract to construct new Deep Creek Bridge in Chesapeake

NORFOLK -- The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, awarded a $59.5 million contract today to Archer Western LLC of Norfolk, Virginia, to replace the Deep Creek Bridge in Chesapeake, Virginia.

9 Mar 2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Miami-Dade County host 2nd charrette for re-initiation of Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Study

MIAMI – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District and Miami-Dade County, its non-federal sponsor, hosted a second charrette this week following a virtual public meeting for the re-initiation of the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study.

28 Feb 2023

Army Corps of Engineers Releases Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 Civil Works Appropriations

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 2023) Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program Feb. 27. "The FY 2023 Work Plan for Army Civil Works continues the administration’s substantial investments in projects and actions that will strengthen supply chains and the economy by adding capacity at the nation’s waterways and ports, build resilience to the impacts of climate change by reducing flood risks of communities and restoring the aquatic environment, and promote equity in underserved communities consistent with the President’s Justice40 Initiative,” said Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

24 Feb 2023

FNOD Restoration Advisory Board scheduled for March 2

Community members can learn more about restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot (FNOD) and hear the latest cleanup progress during a quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting scheduled for 6:15 to 8 p.m. March 2.

27 Jan 2023

USACE Works to Reinitiate Storm Risk Management Study for Collier County

A small team consisting of leaders, planners, project managers, environmental scientist from the North Atlantic Division, Norfolk and Jacksonville districts, travelled around with representatives from Collier County, Florida looking at areas impacted by the effects of Hurricane Ian.

13 Jan 2023

Portion of Columbia Pike at Arlington National Cemetery to Be Closed Beginning Jan 23

Road closure is part of ongoing construction for Arlington National Cemetery’s Southern Expansion Project.