VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — After nearly two decades of delays and growing resident frustration, Virginia Beach will finally begin construction this month on temporary pedestrian and cycling improvements along Shore Drive.

The city plans to install continuous ADA-compliant sidewalks, curb ramps and gutter improvements along both sides of the busy corridor. Officials say the temporary upgrades will address immediate safety needs while residents wait for a comprehensive redesign still years away.

"I thought it was completely unacceptable that in the meantime, we would have another couple of generations of kids and residence and visitors not able to safely traverse shore drive," City Councilman Joash Schulman said.

The Shore Drive improvement project has been stalled since 2005, leading to wides

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