An eastbound lane on St. Brides Road West in Chesapeake is scheduled to remain closed around the clock through Wednesday, Nov. 25, for utility work.
The closure began Nov. 6 and affects the stretch between Battlefield Boulevard South and 201 St. Brides Road West, according to the city's travel advisory. A marked detour is in place for eastbound traffic, while the westbound lane remains open.
The city said work may also continue on Saturdays if necessary.
The utility work is connected to Chesapeake's Public Safety Training Academy project, a planned 56-acre campus for the city's Fire Department, Police Department and Sheriff's Office.
According to the city's project page, the academy will consolidate training facilities for new recruits and current public safety employees. The site is behind Police Precinct 6 and Fire Station 5 on South Battlefield Boulevard.
The project has a $150 million budget covering engineering, land acquisition and construction. The construction contract totals $107 million.
Plans include a 30-lane firing range, a five-story drill tower, a burn building and outdoor training areas. The campus will also have classrooms, physical training facilities and a driver training course.
Chesapeake anticipates beginning construction in December 2026 or January 2027, with completion scheduled for fall 2029.
The city also lists the academy among its City Council priority projects, with $150.25 million programmed or funded in its proposed fiscal 2027 budget materials.
