Cape Charles Moves Forward With $120,000 Sidewalk Improvement Project

CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Town of Cape Charles is moving forward with the second phase of its sidewalk infill program, a $120,000 project designed to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and connectivity along Jefferson Avenue, Nectarine Street and Harbor Avenue.

The project aims to eliminate gaps in the town’s existing sidewalk network, creating more continuous and accessible pedestrian routes for residents, visitors and local businesses.

The largest portion of the project will focus on Jefferson Avenue, where approximately 893 linear feet of new, 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk will be installed along the north side of the roadway.

Two additional sections are included in the project:

• Nectarine Street: Approximately 264 linear feet of sidewalk connecting to an existing pedestrian ramp near the southeast corner of Nectarine Street and Washington Avenue.
• Harbor Avenue: Approximately 121 linear feet of sidewalk in the 500 block, connecting existing pedestrian ramps near Jefferson Avenue and Madison Avenue.

Together, the improvements will add approximately 1,278 linear feet of sidewalk, addressing several gaps in the town’s pedestrian infrastructure.

Contractor Selection and Funding

Jimenez Builders LLC initially submitted the lowest bid for the project but was ineligible for the contract because its Virginia commercial building specialty contractor classification had expired.

Following the bidding process, town staff worked with Creekside Contractors LLC to identify potential cost savings by eliminating certain materials without compromising the project’s intended function or scope.

Creekside subsequently agreed to complete the Jefferson Avenue improvements and both additional sidewalk sections for a total of $120,000.

The company holds the appropriate Virginia contractor’s license, and the negotiated amount falls within the town’s established budget for the project.

Because the contract exceeds the town manager’s spending authority, Town Council authorization is required before the award can proceed.

Improving Walkability

The sidewalk infill program is part of Cape Charles’ continuing effort to improve pedestrian infrastructure by connecting existing sidewalks and eliminating gaps that can force pedestrians into roadways or onto uneven surfaces.

The second phase builds on those efforts by prioritizing connections along residential streets and improving access throughout the community.

The proposed work represents another investment in making Cape Charles safer and more walkable while improving accessibility for residents and visitors of all ages.

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