--Temporary Bypass Removal and Restoration Work Continues--

HRSD suffered a major line break of a primary force main on 16th Street in Newport News in early 2021. Installation of the permanent pipeline along 16th Street between Jeb’s Place and Monitor Merrimac Overlook Park, including the installation underneath Salter’s Creek, has been completed. Removal of the temporary bypass pipeline from Monitor Merrimac Overlook Park to Anderson Park is beginning as well and is anticipated to be completed in September. Restoration efforts to include planting grass seed and landscape cleanup are underway. Work should take place primarily between the hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday – Friday.

While our project team works diligently to minimize impacts, you may notice increased noise, traffic, and the use of heavy equipment (with back-up safety alarms) associated with construction. Please take care when traveling around the construction area and for your safety, do not enter the site.

Due to the nature of construction, work is weather and situation dependent and dates are subject to change. For more information, please visit the project’s web page, www.hrsd.com/15th-and-16th-streets-sewer-replacement

Thank you for your support of this effort to help achieve HRSD's vision:

Future generations will inherit clean waterways and be able to keep them clean.