HRT's "The Tide"

Light Rail Construction

Construction Updates

Click here to view HRT’s presentation to the Downtown Norfolk Council on May 6, 2009
Click here to view The Tide System and Construction Overview Presentation.
Let's get through construction together! Click here for some important information on light rail construction

Construction Alerts

HRT provides regular updates about traffic detours and other changes that may affect residents, businesses and commuters. Visit the Construction Alert page for more information.

Outreach Coordinators

If you are a resident, business or property owner near The Tide light rail system, your first point of contact is the Outreach Coordinator. Outreach Coordinators are available to answer questions, to provide construction updates, and to distribute project information.

You can find out more about the Outreach Coordinators and the overall public information campaign, by visiting: Staying Informed.

Construction Safety Tips

During light rail construction it may be more challenging to get in and around the areas near The Tide alignment. HRT is committed to making sure that everyone who interacts with the light rail system does so safely. This includes construction contractors as well as motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and children walking to and from school. HRT cares about your safety. Please take a moment and review these construction safety tips:

Construction Zone Safety

Always walk on the sidewalk or designated walkway.
Enter the street only at a designated crosswalk. Crossing at any other place increases the likelihood of an accident.
Pay close attention to all posted signs. This will reduce the possibility of an incident.
Avoid going near a construction zone whenever possible.
Never enter a construction site. Heavy machinery and debris can be hazardous.
Construction vehicles move quickly and suddenly. Maintain a safe distance and always be prepared for sudden stops and wide turns.
Avoid using a cellular phone when near a construction zone. Staying alert to your surroundings reduces the likelihood of an incident.

Other Tips

Obey traffic laws, signs and signals.
Stay alert and adhere to detour, restricted access and speed limit signs.
Stop on red traffic signal, and turn left only with a green arrow.
Obey all warning signs: flashing lights, signals, and crossing gates.
Always stop for pedestrians.
Always stop behind the crosswalk.
Remember to "Steer It & Clear It!" If you have an accident near a light rail construction site and your vehicle can be normally and safely driven, please move it to a safe location. Clearing your car from the roadway is safer for you and minimizes interference with existing traffic flow.
Slow down when driving through a construction zone.
Do not drive when tired or fatigued and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
Watch for slow moving trucks and other construction vehicles.
Always buckle up.

A web-based map to get real-time information about construction projects, road closings and other downtown happenings.
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Have a question about light rail construction? Contact our 24-hour information hotline!

The Tide: Hampton Roads Transit Light Rial