Hampton Boulevard and N. Shore Safety Study

Project News

The next public meeting will take place on February 9th at 7:00pm as part of the second phase of public outreach to gather further input from the community on the proposed safety enhancements along Hampton Blvd.

Date: February 9th, 2026

Location: The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd – 7400 Hampton Blvd

During the first phase of public outreach, the project team held two public meetings and distributed an online survey to give an overview of the project and gather input from residents on transportation and safety needs along Hampton Blvd, as well as feedback on potential corridor improvements.

If you were unable to attend the meetings or would like to review the information once more, the presentations are available here:

Meadowbrook Civic League - Transportation Safety Presentation - January 13, 2025

Lochhaven Civic League – Transportation Safety Presentation – April 08,2025

View the public survey results here:

Hampton Blvd N Shore Rd Safety Study Public Survey Results (PDF) 

The next steps for this safety study are: 

  • Hold additional meetings to gather feedback from residents 
  • Finalize the list of potential improvements for evaluation 
  • Conduct future traffic operations and safety analysis of alternatives 
  • Develop planning-level cost estimates

Project and meeting updates will be posted on this webpage and official City of Norfolk social media platforms.

Project Information

In response to requests from the residents, the City of Norfolk is conducting a study of the Hampton Boulevard corridor from the northern edge of the Lafayette River Bridge to W. Little Creek Rd to evaluate options to improve traffic operations and safety along the corridor. This study will serve to identify potential improvements to address speeds and crashes along this section of Hampton Boulevard.

Project Location 

Hampton Boulevard from the Lafayette River Bridge to W. Little Creek Rd.


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Public Outreach

The first round of public outreach provides an opportunity for community members to engage with the project team to share concerns, ideas, and priorities on how transportation and safety can be improved along the corridor.

Round 1:

  • Meadowbrook civic league meeting & survey: January 13, 2025 
  • Lockhaven Civic League meeting & survey: April 8, 2025

The second round presents a summary of resident feedback and ideas gathered from the first round of public outreach. It also includes proposed safety enhancements for additional community input, helping to finalize recommendations that City staff can use when applying for funding for project implementation.

Round 2:

  • Joint Civic League meeting: February 9, 2026
  • Additional meetings: TBD

Project and meeting updates will be posted on this webpage and official City of Norfolk social media platforms.