HRSD

Notice to Neighbors - April 2023

HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, in coordination with the City of Hampton, is planning a project in your neighborhood to rehabilitate the existing HRSD sanitary sewer pipelines and manholes that are nearing the end of their useful life. This rehabilitation project will also improve the system’s performance and ensure continued, reliable sewer service in the future. The answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are provided here.

Project Overview

Construction Notice Update #4 for West Point - April 2023

--Utility Work to Begin--

HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, will begin work to rehabilitate the sanitary sewer pump station on Thompson Avenue and rehabilitate existing sanitary sewer pipes and manholes in the Town of West Point and the Town of Urbanna. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Construction Notice Update #3 for West Point - April 2023

--Utility Work to Begin--

Construction Notice Update #1 for the City of Newport News - April 2023

--Utility Work to Begin--

HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, will begin work to replace a sanitary sewer pipeline located along Brick Kiln Boulevard and near Patrick Henry Mall. This work should take place primarily during daytime hours. Due to the nature of this upcoming work, some periods of 24/7 “around the clock” work may be required to install the utility pipeline.

Construction Notice Update #3 for the City of Onancock - April 2023

--Pipe Installation Work to Begin--

News Release - April 19, 2023

VIRGINIA BEACH – The HRSD Commission will hold its April meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25.

Notice to Neighbors - April 2023

HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is planning a project in your neighborhood to replace the existing HRSD sanitary sewer pipelines that are nearing the end of their useful life. This replacement project will also improve the system’s performance and ensure continued, reliable sewer service in the future. The answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are provided here.

Project Overview

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"Kiln Creek/Patrick Henry Mall Area Sewer Pipe Replacement"
Jefferson Avenue Interceptor Force Main Replacement Phase III
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (JR011730)

Webpage Reviewed: February 5, 2026

HRSD is undertaking a project to replace and upgrade sewer pipes in the Kiln Creek/Patrick Henry Mall Area. Please refer to the project map to see the roads affected. This effort will increase operational flexibility, reduce system pressures, and improve performance within the sewer system. A micro-tunnel will be used to install the new sewer pipes under I-64 without cutting open the road above it. The remainder of the new sewer pipes will be installed in a trench. Pavement restoration of the roadways affected by installation of the sewer pipes will occur once the installation is complete. The existing sewer pipe will not be needed once the sewer pipes have been installed and will be abandoned in place. This means the abandoned pipes will be filled with a cementitious-like material so they can remain underground. This prevents more area from having to be dug up and disturbed.

Project Cost: Approximately $21.5 Million

Notices

January 2026 - Construction Notice #13

December 2025 - Construction Notice Update #12a

December 2025 - Construction Notice Update #12

August 22, 2025 - Traffic Advisory

June 2025 - Construction Notice Update #11

April 2025 - Construction Notice Update #10

October 2024 - Construction Notice Update #8c

September 2024 - Construction Notice Update #6d

January 7, 2026

Sanitary sewer pipe installation is complete. Restoration of the area and abandonment of the replaced pipe is ongoing. This work is expected to be completed by Spring of 2026. There will be minimal impacts to businesses and residents.

The work will be confined to the following roads:

Jefferson Avenue
Brick Kiln Boulevard
Criston Drive
Hancock Drive
Patrick Henry Mall access loop

Comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize inconvenience.

Staging:: April 2023

Construction:: Spring 2023 - Spring 2026

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate.

: This project is necessary to increase the system operational flexibility and reduce system pressures. This project will provide upgraded infrastructure that will help ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.
: We look at several routes/sites to determine what meets HRSD’s needs of availability, price, property agreement terms, ease of access to the route for construction and future maintenance.
: Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained. No planned detours are anticipated, but flagging will be used to help direct traffic as needed.
: The contractor will ensure that access to residences and at least one entrance to businesses will be maintained throughout construction. Trash and mail services should not be affected. If necessary, the contractor will move trash containers from within a work zone to an area accessible for pickup and will be responsible for returning them to each residence.
: Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.
: Your water and sewer service should not be affected by this project.
: Where sewer pipeline is installed, asphalt, curb, gutters, driveway aprons, and grass will be removed and then restored upon completion of the project.
: The typical construction noises such as equipment engines, materials being delivered, diesel generators, air compressors, sawing, and associated activities should be anticipated.
: The contractor has negotiated with a private property owner for a storage area in the project vicinity and this site will be used for most of the equipment and supplies. The contractor will keep some supplies within the active work zone, in the public right-of way.
: Construction workers will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets. However, work trucks will be allowed to park within the active work zone.
: The estimated cost for the project is $21.5 million and is financed by the wastewater treatment fees paid by HRSD customers.
: Regular project updates are posted on the HRSD website at www.hrsd.com/construction-status. You may also sign up at www.hrsd.com/subscriptions to receive an email notification whenever the website has an update about the project.

Public Information Specialist:: Shawn Maxfield
757.833.7483 (Office)

City of Newport News Contact:: Bud Curtis

HRSD Project Manager:: Ted Denny

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

Chief of Communications:: Leila Rice, APR
757.460.7056 (Office)

Engineering Consultant Firm:: RK&K, Newport News, VA

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Alec Pope

Contractor:: Bridgeman Civil Inc., Suffolk, VA

Contractor Field Project Manager:: Sidney Hazelwood

Onsite Inspector (immediate/emergent concern):: Mojgan Mohammadi

Construction Notice Update #2 for West Point and Urbanna - April 2023

--Utility Work to Begin--

HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, will begin work to rehabilitate the sanitary sewer pump station on Thompson Avenue and rehabilitate existing sanitary sewer pipelines and manholes in the Town of West Point and the Town of Urbanna. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.