The City of Newport News is making steady progress on the Warwick Blvd. Drainage Improvement Project, currently underway from Raleigh Rd. to the Government Ditch. This critical infrastructure project is designed to reduce the risk of flooding and property damage for residents and businesses along this key corridor.
The project includes drainage improvements along the south side of Warwick Blvd., connecting most of the existing system into a new main storm sewer pipe that will drain into the Government Ditch. It also includes resurfacing and concrete repairs.
Approximately 50 businesses and nearly 3,000 feet of roadway will benefit from the new stormwater drainage system, which is designed to meet current stormwater management standards and effectively handle runoff from smaller storms…