--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.
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: April 2, 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
March 2026 - Traffic Advisory
March 2026 - Construction Notice #14
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:
Comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize inconvenience.
April 2023
Spring 2023 - Spring 2026
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.
RK&K, Newport News, VA
Alec Pope
Bridgeman Civil Inc., Suffolk, VA
Sidney Hazelwood
Mojgan Mohammadi
--Utility Work Continues--
HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, will begin work to install a sanitary sewer main pipeline on Washington Avenue between 35th Street and 37th Street. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday – Friday with occasional weekend and night work as required.
--Nighttime Utility Work to Occur--
HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, will continue work to install a sanitary sewer pipeline in West Avenue between 31st Street and 32nd Street. Most of the work for the upcoming phase of the project will take place primarily between the hours of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday – Friday. This portion of nighttime work is needed as the work will require a road closure.
--Sheet Piling Operations Update--
HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is undertaking improvements for the James River Treatment Plant SWIFT project. The installation and removal of sheet piling operations will be ongoing intermittently during the project. This type of work only takes place during the hours of 7 am to 5 pm (Monday-Friday) in compliance with the project’s weekday work hours.
-- Well Drilling Update for Well #3 --
HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is undertaking improvements for the James River Treatment Plant SWIFT project. The drilling at well site #3 (please see the map on the back for location information) will shift to 24-hour operations (Monday-Friday) in order to complete this portion of work in the most efficient manner.
-- Well Drilling Update for Well #1 --
HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is undertaking improvements for the James River Treatment Plant SWIFT project. The drilling at well site #1 will shift to 24-hour operations this week. Please see the map on the back for location information.
Public Invited to Attend Briefing
NEWPORT NEWS -- HRSD will hold its annual meeting to review the status of the Integrated Plan/Regional Wet Weather Management Plan (RWWMP) at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2023. The meeting will provide information about the extensive cooperation between HRSD and the localities it serves, as well as the steps residents in the region can take to help protect public waterways.
Events will feature onsite interviews to make contingent job offers
VIRGINIA BEACH – HRSD is hosting Operations and Maintenance Career Open House events on November 5 from 9 am to 1 pm at its Virginia Beach and Newport News administrative offices: