The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is requesting public input on proposed concepts for two transportation studies aimed at addressing safety and traffic concerns in Hampton and Newport News. The study in Hampton covers Coliseum Drive, from Hampton Roads Center Parkway to Mercury Boulevard, as well as Mercury Boulevard, from Kilgore Avenue to North Armistead Avenue. In Newport News, the study focuses on Bland Boulevard, from Warwick Boulevard to Jefferson Avenue, and Jefferson Avenue, from Bland Boulevard to Denbigh Boulevard.
Residents and travelers are encouraged to review information about both studies at https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/hampton-roads/ and participate in the second round of online surveys available until December 15, 2025. The first round of surveys was conducted in May 2025. According to VDOT, feedback collected previously helped identify issues along these corridors and informed recommendations for potential improvements now under consideration.
The online surveys include a translation tool for accessibility in other languages. Those interested can access the Hampton survey at https://publicinput.com/hr-25-02alts and the Newport News survey at https://publicinput.com/hr-25-03alts.
Comments may also be submitted by email to Jerry.Pauley@VDOT.Virginia.gov or by mail addressed to Jerry Pauley at the Virginia Department of Transportation, 7511 Burbage Drive, Suffolk, VA 23435.
These efforts are part of Project Pipeline—a program created by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB). Project Pipeline uses performance-based planning to find cost-effective solutions for multimodal transportation needs across Virginia. It is led by Virginia’s Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI), with support from VDOT and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT).
The studies are scheduled for completion in summer 2026. Any improvements identified through this process are considered preliminary; they have not been scheduled or funded for construction yet. Final recommendations may be eligible for consideration under statewide funding programs such as SMART SCALE, Revenue Sharing Program, or Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), as well as regional or local sources.
“The studies will recommend projects, solutions, and investment strategies that may be considered for statewide funding programs such as SMART SCALE, Revenue Sharing and Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), as well as regional and local funding sources.”
