Norfolk, VA Right of Way - Option A: Install Roadway, Sidewalk, Curbing etc. Bond
Overview
Norfolk's public right-of-way belongs to every resident who uses those streets, sidewalks, and curbs every day. When a contractor installs new roadway, sidewalk, curbing, or related infrastructure within that right-of-way, the City of Norfolk requires a bond to guarantee the work is completed properly and the public space is protected. This Option A Right of Way Bond holds the contractor accountable for the full scope of installation work — from excavation to finished surface — so the city isn't left repairing a contractor's mistakes at taxpayer expense.
Who Needs This Bond?
Contractors performing roadway, sidewalk, or curbing installations inside Norfolk city right-of-way must carry this bond. That means utility contractors, civil contractors, developers building new street infrastructure, and any firm that pulls a right-of-way permit in Norfolk for Option A installation work. If your project touches the public street corridor in Norfolk — not just the property line — this bond is part of the permit package.
What is this Bond For?
This bond is a financial guarantee to the City of Norfolk that you will complete the installation of roadway, sidewalk, curbing, or similar improvements within the right-of-way according to city standards. If you fail to finish the work, leave the right-of-way in worse condition, or abandon the project, the city can make a claim against the bond to fund corrective or completion work. It protects the city and the public — not you — from the cost of your incomplete or defective construction.
When is it Required?
Applying for a right-of-way permit in Norfolk for Option A installation work is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. The city will not issue the permit authorizing you to break ground on roadway, sidewalk, or curbing installation in the public right-of-way until this bond is in place and on file. No permit, no work — and no permit is issued without the bond.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively within the City of Norfolk, Virginia. It covers work performed inside Norfolk's designated public right-of-way — the city-controlled corridor that includes streets, sidewalks, curbs, and adjacent public areas. It is a local Norfolk requirement, not a statewide Virginia contractor license bond.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application for the Norfolk Right of Way Option A bond, and your bond documents can be issued quickly — no waiting on an agent callback or office visit required.
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