VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Construction to replace a deteriorating storm culvert has closed part of South Boulevard near Mount Trashmore, forcing people traveling to South Plaza Trail to take an alternate route.
The closure began Monday after the city discovered a culvert beneath South Boulevard was in worse condition than originally believed.
Although the Kids Cove parking lot appeared unusually empty on a summer day, families were still visiting the popular playground, with many walking farther than usual to reach it.
“It was a little hot, but it was good,” said Allison Fletcher, who visited the park with her family…