HR-25-03: Coliseum Drive - City of Hampton

From W. Mercury Boulevard (U.S. Route 258) to Hampton Roads Center Parkway/ W. Mercury Boulevard (U.S. Route 258) from Kilgore Avenue to N. Armistead Avenue

Project Purpose

As the City of Hampton's prime shopping district, Coliseum Drive and Mercury Boulevard have long been sources of congestion and pedestrian conflicts. The study area includes Coliseum Drive and Mercury Boulevard between Hampton Roads Center Parkway and Armistead Avenue. This study will focus on improving roadway and pedestrian safety, mitigating congestion, multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle, pedestrian and transit), and transportation demand management (TDM) needs. It is intended to assess mid-term to long-term challenges/opportunities and will identify project recommendations that can be advanced for federal, state and local funding opportunities.

Survey

The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Coliseum Drive and Mercury Boulevard, between Hampton Roads Center Parkway and Armistead Avenue, was completed in May 2025. The study team will use the input obtained from the public to better focus on solutions and develop alternatives to address the identified needs.

Study Partners

• City of Hampton Roads
• Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO)

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Jerry Pauley 

Lead Consultant: Karzan Bahaaldin

Schedule

Start date: March 2025

End date: August 2026