UPC #117130 Downtown Pedestrian Improvements

Project Description
The following locations will upgrade existing handicap ramps and install new handicap ramps to comply with current ADA / PROWAG standards:Huntington Ave and 45th StreetHuntington Ave and 46th StreetHuntington Ave and 47th StreetHuntington Ave and 48th StreetHuntington Ave and 49th StreetThe following locations will install accessible pedestrian signals on permanent foundations:Washington Ave and 39th StreetWashington and 42nd Street
Project Manager
Ioana Verde
757-926-8314
verdeic@nnva.gov
Inspector

How does this project serve Newport News’ citizens?
Upgrade existing/install new handicap ramps per PROWAG guidelines to provide safe pedestrian traffic

Relationship to Comprehensive Plan Themes

Schedule

Activity Start Finish % Complete
PE/Design 18-Jan-2021 30-Apr-2026
100%
PE - PAA Execution/Consultant Selection 18-Jan-2021 20-Dec-2023
100%
PE - Design 21-Dec-2023 30-Apr-2026
100%
PE - Environmental 21-Dec-2023 02-Oct-2024
100%
PE - Public Involvement 03-Oct-2024 31-Oct-2024
100%
Right of Way 18-Sep-2025 30-Apr-2027
40%
ROW - Utility Relocation 18-Sep-2025 30-Apr-2027
40%
Construction 01-May-2027 24-Jan-2029
CA - Pre-Ad 01-May-2027 28-Jun-2027
CA - Advertisement 29-Jun-2027 28-Jul-2027
CA - Bid Date 29-Jul-2027 29-Jul-2027
CA - Construction Award 30-Jul-2027 27-Oct-2027
CA - CEI 28-Oct-2027 25-Nov-2028
CA - Construction 28-Oct-2027 26-Oct-2028
CA - Construction Closeout 27-Oct-2028 24-Jan-2029
Project Closeout 25-Jan-2029 23-Jul-2029
PE - Scoping 30-May-2024 20-Sep-2024
100%
VDOT Scoping 04-Jan-2024 29-Apr-2024
100%
CA - Advertisement VDOT 01-May-2026 28-May-2026
44%
CA - Construction - Start Delivery VDOT 01-May-2026 01-May-2026
100%

Comments

VDOT provided the cursory review and acceptance of the request for RW authorization (utilities relocations) on 8/18/2025. RW phase is open to charges. 12/31/2025

Coordinating Dominion relocations in progress. 12/05/2025

Map

Contracts

Contract Name Contractor/Consultant Start Finish Contract Amount Paid To Date
Volkert Design Services Volkert, Inc. 08-Dec-2023 08-Jun-2026 $228,793.47 $227,764.33

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