Granby Street Bike Lanes - Willow Wood Drive to Admiral Taussig Boulevard
Project News
We are excited to announce that, after several years of development and public outreach, we have officially entered the construction phase of our project. Construction began on September 8, 2025. As work progresses, we will keep the public informed about any impacts to Granby Street and the surrounding neighborhoods.
In addition to the bike lanes, the Department is also developing companion projects identified during the concept phase. These include the design and installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) at five intersections, along with a pedestrian hybrid beacon. The RRFB will alert drivers when a pedestrian is about to cross Granby Street. The RRFB will be installed at the intersections of Dumont Avenue, Elvin Road, Fife Street, Oxford Street, and Talbot Hall Road. Furthermore, a mid-block pedestrian hybrid beacon will be installed between Suburban Parkway and North Shore Road. This beacon will stop traffic with a red signal when activated by a pedestrian, ensuring a safer crossing.
Bike Lane project Plans:
These roll pots show what the bike lanes are expected to look like at the end of the construction.
Project Location
Granby Street between Willow Wood Drive and Admiral Taussig Boulevard (just south of the I-564 overpass)
Project Information
In 2021, the City of Norfolk Department of Transportation worked with the community to develop a potential project to implement bike lanes on Granby Street between Willow Wood Drive and Admiral Taussig Boulevard (just south of the I-564 overpass) by repurposing a vehicle lane in each direction into bike lanes. City staff and the community also worked to identify other multimodal and pedestrian safety improvements at various locations along Granby Street as a supplement to the bike lanes.
In January 2022, City Council voted in favor to accept the SMART Scale funding for this project. That concluded the Project Development effort.
Construction
Public notifications will be sent via mail, posted on the website, and shared through other channels to inform residents about the construction. During the construction period, residents will receive updates regarding waste collection procedures from the Public Works Department. The Transportation and Public Works departments are collaborating to ensure that waste collection services remain uninterrupted. Additional updates will be provided as they become available.
Companion Projects:
- Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon- Link
- Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) – Coming soon
Project Development
To learn more about this project development effort, please check out this link.