NOTE: This video is previous coverage from 1/21/24

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - After years of discussion for bike lanes along Granby St., the city of Norfolk announced they have entered into the construction phase beginning Sept. 8.

The construction for the bike lane project will be between Willow Wood Dr. and Admiral Taussig Blvd. with bike lanes in both directions. Additionally, the speed limit in that area will drop to 30 mph.

New pedestrian safety beacons will be present at key crossings, alerting drivers that a pedestrian is about to cross Granby Street.

The beacons will be present at at the intersections of Dumont Avenue, Elvin Road, Fife Street, Oxford Street, and Talbot Hall Road.

A pedestrian hybrid beacon will also be added, stopping traffic with a red signal when activated by a p

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