Project Description
The 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 to connect James City County to Newport News at the City Line and continue along Warwick Boulevard to the subdivision of Carleton Falls.
Project Manager
Angel Rico
Inspector

How does this project serve Newport News’ citizens?

Relationship to Comprehensive Plan Themes

Schedule

Activity Start Finish % Complete
PE/Design 02-Oct-2028 17-Sep-2031
PE - Preliminary 02-Oct-2028 30-Mar-2029
PE - Design 31-Mar-2029 25-Mar-2030
PE - Environmental 26-Mar-2030 20-Mar-2031
PE - Public Involvement 22-Mar-2031 17-Sep-2031
Right of Way 22-Mar-2031 10-Mar-2033
ROW - Land Acquisition 22-Mar-2031 15-Mar-2032
ROW - Utility Relocation 22-Mar-2031 10-Mar-2033
Construction 11-Mar-2033 30-Apr-2034
CA - Pre-Ad 11-Mar-2033 11-Jun-2033
CA - Advertisement 12-Jun-2033 10-Jul-2033
CA - Bid Date 11-Jul-2033 11-Jul-2033
CA - Construction Award 12-Jul-2033 13-Sep-2033
CA - CEI 14-Sep-2033 25-Mar-2034
CA - Construction 14-Sep-2033 25-Mar-2034
CA - Construction Closeout 26-Mar-2034 30-Apr-2034
Project Closeout 01-May-2034 29-Jul-2034
PE - Scoping 21-Mar-2031 21-Mar-2031

Comments

Awarded FY29-31 RSTP funds. Tentative Appendix A Oct/Nov 2028. Schedule adjusted to reflect PE start in October/November of 2028. 03/22/2024

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Contracts

Contract Name Contractor/Consultant Start Finish Contract Amount Paid To Date

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