Project Description
Restoration and stabilization of the shoreline adjacent to River Road to reduce erosion of the existing embankments, loss of shoreline, and protection of the City's roadway and underground utilities.  The improvements will be a combination of stone riprap sills and revetments along with a living shoreline.
Project Manager
Juan Carlos Morgado Jofre
morgadojofrij@nnva.gov
Inspector

How does this project serve Newport News’ citizens?
Reduces the impact of shoreline erosion of the natural embankments in the area. Provides a more nat

Relationship to Comprehensive Plan Themes
  • Prosperous & Resilient
  • Sustainable
  • Healthy & Safe

Schedule

Activity Start Finish % Complete
PE/Design 02-Jul-2012 31-Jan-2029
85%
PE - Preliminary 02-Jul-2012 31-Jan-2023
100%
PE - Design 01-Feb-2023 31-Jan-2029
60%
PE - Environmental 26-Apr-2023 04-Jul-2024
100%
PE - Public Involvement 08-Nov-2023 09-Jan-2024
100%
Right of Way 01-Oct-2019 27-May-2024
100%
ROW - Land Acquisition 07-Jun-2023 27-May-2024
100%
ROW - Utility Relocation 01-Oct-2019 30-Sep-2020
100%
Construction 01-Feb-2029 28-Jun-2030
CA - Pre-Ad 01-Feb-2029 21-Feb-2029
CA - Advertisement 22-Feb-2029 26-Mar-2029
CA - Bid Date 26-Mar-2029 26-Mar-2029
CA - Construction Award 27-Mar-2029 31-Jul-2029
CA - CEI 01-Aug-2029 27-Feb-2030
CA - Construction 01-Aug-2029 26-Apr-2030
CA - Construction Closeout 29-Apr-2030 28-Jun-2030
Project Closeout 01-Jul-2030 16-Dec-2030

Comments

Approval of the Final CAP Decision Document has been delayed to April/May.  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) informed the USACE in January 2021 that a Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Report was needed. 03/03/2021

USACE is finalizing the internal process for the Feasibility Report. A preliminary copy of the agreement for design/construction sent to City Attorney for comments. A markup was provided to the USACE 12/14/20. 12/21/2020

Environmental expressed concerns about VMRC's comments on the study about a living shoreline option being the standard method. The state regulations changed as the feasibility study was completed to require a living shoreline be used unless an engineering analysis shows it will not work.  USACE is aware and plans to have internal discussions and further coordination with VMRC. 12/04/2020

Public meeting held November 19. Several homeowners attended and provided input and concerns. All appeared to be in favor of the project overall. 11/20/2020

Feasibility report will be complete after internal review by mid August and will then be released for public comment. 08/07/2020

Met with USACE and VIMS on site to discuss options for site. 12/06/2019

USACE is working on conceptual design.  09/09/2019

Map

Contracts

Contract Name Contractor/Consultant Start Finish Contract Amount Paid To Date
James River Shoreline Stabilization at North Ave & River Rd (study) CH2M Hill, Inc. 15-Feb-2013 15-May-2013 $49,502.47 $49,502.47

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