Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement in Virginia

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

The FHWA, on behalf of the State Department of Transportation (Virginia DOT, or VDOT), is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to solicit comment and advise the public, agencies, and stakeholders that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared to evaluate potential transportation improvements for the Nimmo Parkway Phase VII-B Project (the Project; EISX—XVA-1727438866) in the Sandbridge community and surrounding areas within the City of Virginia Beach. Transportation improvements are being considered to extend Nimmo Parkway or improve existing Sandbridge Road to provide reliable access and connectivity to the Sandbridge community.

Comments on this NOI and the Additional Project Information Document are to be received by the FHWA at the address below by June 23, 2025.