Under Construction
Transportation Operations Center |
| Facilities-Hampton Roads District |
Project at a Glance
Summer 2011
Est Completion Date
Fall 2012
Cost
$4.9 million
Locality
Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads
Contact
Neil Reed, Project Manager
757-424-9942
About the Project
There are 44 Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) in the Hampton Roads District that operate poorly or no longer function. These signs are ineffective for communicating with motorists about incidents or emergency/security events in the area. Rather than replacing the entire sign at each location, a new and proven "retrofit" technique allows existing DMS structures and sign housings to be reused, replacing only the internal electric and mechanical components with lighter, more reliable components. The retrofit process does not require changes in roadway, pavement or soil disturbance.
This phased project will begin with a 44-sign retrofit plan. During Phase One, signs requiring minimal component upgrades will be completed.
