Project Description
Trail757(former Birthplace of America Trail) is a multi-use trail that will be the centerpiece of a regional active transportation plan to connect the Virginia Capital Trail with the South Hampton Roads Trail in Eastern Virginia. This project is planned for the area of Warwick Boulevard at Falls Reach Parkway to Chelsea Place.
Project Manager
Mahzad Bastaninejad
757-926-8605
bastaninejadm@nnva.gov
Inspector

How does this project serve Newport News’ citizens?

Relationship to Comprehensive Plan Themes
  • Healthy & Safe

Schedule

Activity Start Finish % Complete
PE/Design 01-Aug-2023 26-Feb-2026
100%
PE - Preliminary 01-Aug-2023 21-Oct-2024
100%
PE - Design 21-Oct-2024 26-Feb-2026
100%
PE - Environmental 21-Oct-2024 17-Feb-2025
100%
PE - Public Involvement 02-Nov-2026 06-Nov-2026
Right of Way 27-Feb-2026 12-Feb-2029
3%
ROW - Land Acquisition 27-Feb-2026 12-Feb-2029
3%
ROW - Utility Relocation 27-Feb-2026 12-Feb-2029
3%
Construction 13-Feb-2029 27-Apr-2031
CA - Pre-Ad 13-Feb-2029 13-May-2029
CA - Advertisement 14-May-2029 12-Jun-2029
CA - Bid Date 13-Jun-2029 11-Aug-2029
CA - Construction Award 12-Aug-2029 10-Sep-2029
CA - CEI 11-Sep-2029 27-Jan-2031
CA - Construction 11-Sep-2029 27-Jan-2031
CA - Construction Closeout 28-Jan-2031 27-Apr-2031
Project Closeout 28-Apr-2031 26-Jul-2031
PE - Scoping 01-Aug-2023 12-Feb-2026
100%

Comments

Scoping closed 03.04.2026. Awaiting DHR's approval or the PCE and move to RW phase. 03/04/2026

Map

Contracts

Contract Name Contractor/Consultant Start Finish Contract Amount Paid To Date
Design Services for BoAT Project Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. 19-Oct-2024 30-Sep-2024 $451,248.83 $330,424.26
CSX - PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AGREEMENT FOR UPC 121110 CSX TRANSPORTATION INC 14-May-2025 21-May-2025 $26,950.00 $26,950.00

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