First phase of Norfolk’s flood wall project taking shape near Harbor Park

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk’s multi-billion dollar flood wall project is taking another step forward.

The City Planning Commission unanimously approved the Phase 1A design of the Resilient Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Project during its June 26 meeting, clearing the way for major construction to begin this fall. City leaders say residents will notice changes soon.

City officials say work to relocate private utilities is already underway, and once that work is finished, residents will soon see visible changes along the Elizabeth River waterfront.

“This is one of the biggest resilience projects in Norfolk’s history,” said Matt Simons, deputy director in the City Manager’s Office of Resilience. “The most visible parts of Phase 1A are those... between the Berkley Bridge and Harbo