17th Street/Virginia Beach Boulevard Improvements Project
This project will replace aging infrastructure, improve connectivity and rehabilitate the streetscape.
Current Status
17th Street Improvements Project Update | September 2026
The City of Virginia Beach and the contractor, Branch Civil, are preparing to implement a revised construction sequence for the 17th Street Improvements Phase I project.
The contractor will focus construction activities within the first two sections of the project, from Pacific Avenue to Baltic Avenue, and will remain within these sections until the planned work is completed before progressing farther west along the corridor.
Work will begin near the Arctic Avenue intersection, with storm drainage improvements along the south side of 17th Street/Virginia Beach Boulevard. Storm drainage work will progress within these sections, followed by construction of the underground electrical and communication duct bank and associated improvements. During this phase of construction:
- One travel lane will remain open in one direction from Pacific Avenue toward the Baltic Avenue intersection.
- The Baltic Avenue intersection will remain closed during the upcoming work.
- Active construction will take place throughout the corridor, including excavation, underground utility installation, storm drainage work, heavy equipment, temporary pavement, lane shifts, intersection restrictions and changing traffic and pedestrian patterns.
- Posted construction and detour signage will be in place to help motorists navigate the area.
17th Street Improvements Project Information Meeting on Sept. 30
An upcoming information session will be held 5-6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad - Rescue 14, 740 Virginia Beach Blvd. City staff and the project team will provide an update on the construction resequencing, upcoming work, anticipated traffic impacts and overall project progress.
Supporting Local Businesses
Businesses throughout the ViBe Creative District remain open during construction, and access to businesses and properties will be maintained. Temporary changes to driveway, parking, sidewalk or pedestrian access may be necessary adjacent to active construction areas.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to continue supporting local businesses and to follow posted construction and detour signs when traveling through the area.
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Open for Business While Building Our VB Future
Virginia Beach is embarking on a transformative four-year streetscape improvement project to revitalize the 17th Street/Virginia Beach Boulevard corridor and provide better connectivity among major destinations such as the Sports Center and the ViBe District to the beach and businesses along Atlantic and Pacific avenues.
This essential infrastructure investment will enhance safety, accessibility and aesthetic appeal, all while preserving the charm that makes the ViBe District special.
Work will be conducted year-round, but one thing won’t change: The ViBe businesses located along this corridor will be open throughout construction.
While we build for tomorrow, we encourage you to enjoy everything the ViBe Creative District has to offer today. From award-winning restaurants to auto dealerships and more, these local businesses remain ready to welcome residents and visitors.
Project at a Glance
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Replacing aged water and sewer pipes.
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Widening traffic lanes.
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Improving stormwater drainage.
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Adding bike lanes.
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Adding trees.
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Widening sidewalks.
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Undergrounding power lines.
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Upgrading accessibility.
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Adding new traffic and pedestrian signals.
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Improving crosswalk.
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Adding new LED streetlights.
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Adding Police cameras.
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Adding ViBe District identifiers.
Resources
The campaign materials, consisting of a flyer, a map, and social media graphics (collectively, “Artwork”), include intellectual property owned by the City of Virginia Beach.
The Artwork is available for use by businesses impacted by the 17th Street/Virginia Beach Boulevard Improvement Project, in accordance with the terms set forth herein, for the limited purpose of increasing awareness that businesses remain open during City construction as part of the 17th Street/Virginia Beach Boulevard Improvement Project.
Use of the Artwork should be limited to marketing and communication purposes directly related to promoting business operations in the project area. The City of Virginia Beach strives to maintain the integrity of the campaign Artwork.
This limited license to use the Artwork shall terminate upon completion of the project.
For Your Use
For Your Use
Download map and social media graphics.