For compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the City of Virginia Beach has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) and various technical studies to understand the existing environmental resources within the project area. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved the draft EA for public availability on September 18, 2025. The EA, associated technical studies, and 30% design plans are accessible below.

Cleveland IV Document Library

Draft EA and Project Figures

Traffic Analysis Memorandum (Appendix A)

Design Alternatives (Appendix B)

Early Acquisition Memorandum (Appendix C)

Socioeconomic & Land Use Technical Report (Appendix D)

Threatened & Endangered Species (Appendices F and G)

Air Quality Technical Report (Appendix H)

Noise Determination (Appendix I)

Historic Resources Coordination (Appendix J)

Section 4(f) Documentation (Appendix K)

Limited Review for Hazardous Materials (Appendix L)

Summary of Agency Coordination (Appendix M)

30% Design Plans