NORFOLK, Va. — The survey from VDOT offers five potential options the department would like drivers to consider. Respondents can vote on whether or not they "support" or "oppose" the potential fix.
A part of the Project Pipeline, the department says the purpose of this survey is to use community input to analyze operational and safety issues on Monticello Avenue and St. Paul's corridor from East Charlotte Street and Wood Street to Church Street. Most of their work will focus on the southern end of the corridor related to the I-264 ramps and at the northern end in the vicinity of 26th Street and 27th Street.
Previous reporting on this project notes that VDOT leaders cited 392 crashes along the stretch of road from 2018 to 2022. In that same time frame, seven crashes involved pedestrians. Three of those crashes were fatal.
Drivers we spoke with brought up a ton of issues they feel need adjusting.
"I have a big problem with the light timing in Norfolk, but really all of Hampton roads.” Chris Canlon said.
”It gets very congested and the overpass that floods regularly is a problem.” Zuri Cannon said.
From the timing of lights that cause congestion to the number of potholes and improving crosswalks. Locals say other streets need work.
“I think Hampton Boulevard is also very dangerous, but I’m glad that they’re doing the work to check out the safety for our city,” Cannon added.
Monday is the last day to submit your concerns to that survey. You can take it here.