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Council approves $660,000 for traffic-signal and pedestrian upgrades near Heritage High School
Newport News City Council · September 23, 2025
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Summary
Newport News's council approved a $660,000 appropriation from FY2026 bond authorization to upgrade the Briarfield Road and Marshall Avenue signal from span-wire to mast-arm and add pedestrian improvements; a councilmember said the changes will boost safety for students at nearby Heritage High School.
The Newport News City Council approved a $660,000 appropriation on Sept. 23 to fund traffic-signal and pedestrian-safety improvements at Briarfield Road and Marshall Avenue.
City staff said the project will upgrade an…
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