Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

06/18/2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined partners from The Port of Virginia today to recognize a major milestone in the Norfolk Harbor Deepening Project.

During The Port of Virginia's Deepest, Widest Channel ribbon-cutting ceremony, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division Commander Col. Jesse Curry delivered remarks highlighting the importance of Norfolk Harbor to the nation's economy and national defense.

Completed through a partnership between USACE and The Port of Virginia, the project deepened and widened the federal navigation channel to accommodate larger vessels and ensure one of the nation's busiest ports remains ready to meet future demands.

06/17/2026

Effective immediately, the north span of North Landing Bridge will open to vessel traffic only twice daily, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., due to mechanical issues. The south span remains operational and will continue opening every 30 minutes. Motorists should expect brief traffic delays during the scheduled north span openings. Restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.
Virginia Beach City Government City of Chesapeake Government

06/16/2026

📢 Reminder! The next opportunity to learn more about the Virginia Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study is tomorrow.

Join us for the Open House Information Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, from 6–8 p.m. at Cox High School (2425 Shorehaven Dr., Virginia Beach).

Stop by, meet the project team, ask questions, and share your feedback. We hope to see you there!

📢 Your voice matters!

The Norfolk District and the Virginia Beach City Government are hosting virtual webinars and an in-person information meeting for the Virginia Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management Project!

Upcoming Virtual Webinars:
📍 Wednesday June 10th from 6pm-7:30pm EST
📍 Monday June 15th from 2pm-3:30pm EST

Upcoming In-Person Information Meeting:
📍Wednesday June 17th from 6pm-8pm EST at Cox High School (2425 Shorehaven Dr, Virginia Beach)

For more information and virtual webinar links please visit: https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/VBCSRM/

We hope to see you there!

06/16/2026

Today we celebrate our 251st anniversary!

George Washington appointed the first engineer officers of the Army on June 16, 1775, during the American Revolution, and engineers have served in combat in all subsequent American wars. The Army established the Corps of Engineers as a separate, permanent branch on March 16, 1802, and gave the engineers responsibility for founding and operating the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Since then the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has responded to changing defense requirements and played an integral part in the development of the country. Happy birthday to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment, and thank you to all who have contributed to our efforts for the Nation.

If you are near one of our recreation sites, today we are also waiving day use fees at more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide: https://www.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/News-Release-Article-View/Article/4512066/us-army-corps-of-engineers-waives-day-use-fees-at-recreation-areas-in-observanc/

Shown: File photo of a towboat navigating the Ohio River at sunrise in Pittsburgh. Navigation is the US Army Corps of Engineers’ earliest Civil Works mission, dating to Federal laws in 1824 authorizing and funding the USACE to improve safety on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and several ports. (Photo by Michel Sauret)

06/08/2026

Deep Creek Bridge will be closed to maritime traffic July 6 - August 3 while the old bridge span is demolished. Mariners should plan to use alternate routes.

05/29/2026

📢The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District announces the Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Virginia Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. The feasibility study will formulate and evaluate plans to address coastal storm risk prevention in Virginia Beach City Government.

The public is invited to submit comments on the study through June 30, 2026. For more details on the study, public engagement events and ways to submit comments, please visit the project website at: www.nao.usace.army.mil/VBCSRM.

05/20/2026

05/14/2026

Great Bridge Lock will operate on a reduced locking schedule May 18–22 and May 26–29 while inspections are conducted, with mariners advised to expect delays of 2–3 hours.

05/14/2026

📢 Your voice matters!

The Norfolk District and the Virginia Beach City Government are hosting virtual webinars and an in-person information meeting for the Virginia Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management Project!

Upcoming Virtual Webinars:
📍 Wednesday June 10th from 6pm-7:30pm EST
📍 Monday June 15th from 2pm-3:30pm EST

Upcoming In-Person Information Meeting:
📍Wednesday June 17th from 6pm-8pm EST at Cox High School (2425 Shorehaven Dr, Virginia Beach)

For more information and virtual webinar links please visit: https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/VBCSRM/

We hope to see you there!

05/13/2026

Here’s a look at the new traffic pattern now in place at the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Eastbound traffic is now traveling on the new bridge span, while westbound traffic continues to use the old bridge as construction progresses.

Drivers traveling through the area should continue to stay alert, follow posted signage and pay close attention to the updated lane markings as the community adjusts to the new configuration.

For more information about the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project, visit the project webpage: https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/DeepCreekBridge/