Sidewalk gaps on Pughsville Road and citywide
Summary
A commissioner asked why the widened Nansemond Parkway got a sidewalk only on the side without houses, leaving neighbors unable to walk between homes; staff said sidewalk connections are addressed segment by segment, sometimes by piping ditches.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown; the request would require capital funding and prioritization.
Residents of the Nansemond Parkway corridor if a future connection is funded.
Residents along the widened segment currently cannot walk between neighboring homes safely.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Work Sessions (Work) - Jul 1, 2026
Vice Mayor Ward described residents on Pughsville Road who can't safely walk to a neighbor's house or mailbox because there are no sidewalks and traffic is heavy. He asked staff to prioritize sidewalk funding in the next CIP budget.
City Council Meeting Agendas (Regular) - Jul 1, 2026
Retired officer J.H. Jackson asked Council to build a sidewalk along Suburban Drive from Woods Parkway toward Portsmouth Boulevard, citing pedestrians — including Food Lion workers — forced into the roadway or onto unsafe wooded paths. Council Member Rector confirmed the project is a recognized need.
Planning Commission Meeting Agendas - Jan 20, 2026
A commissioner asked why the widened Nansemond Parkway got a sidewalk only on the side without houses, leaving neighbors unable to walk between homes; staff said sidewalk connections are addressed segment by segment, sometimes by piping ditches.
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