By Kelsey Thomas
Virginia Beach is lucky to be a city that is always growing and evolving. Whether it be with new developments or new attractions, the area thrives off refinement and restoration.
The Virginia Beach Bike Trail
With phase 1 expected to be complete in 2029, this brand-new multi-purpose trail will extend from the Norfolk border all the way to the oceanfront.
Oceanfront Construction
You may find a lot of construction happening around the Oceanfront. Don’t let that deter you from going into the incredible businesses that line Atlantic and Pacific Avenues. From big projects like Pharrell Williams’ Atlantic Park and The Dome, which you can read more about on page 18, to smaller improvements and new additions, the construction around the resort area are efforts to continue to make the city such a thriving and sought-after vacation locale.
The Laskin Road Bridge Replacement & Widening Project
With construction that began in 2019 and expected to be completed by spring 2025, this project maintains efforts in enhancing roadway safety and increasing capacity of both drivers and pedestrians. Starting at Republic Road and extending through the First Colonial Road intersection, the Hilltop area is a heavily traveled spot, as it is just minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and boasts restaurants, small businesses and high-end stores. The improvements will open the road into an 8-lane highway, with 3 lanes accommodating bikes and two wide sidewalks on each side.
Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm
The recent addition of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm is paving the way to a clean energy future for the city of Virginia Beach. From offshore wind turbines to onshore transmission, this project is currently under construction and will consist of 176 wind turbines, three offshore substations, undersea cables and an onshore transmission infrastructure.
