Douglas Avenue
Coverage of Douglas Avenue in the Nexus archive.
- After 3 million gallon sewage spill, emergency repairs in Portsmouth complete
Approximately 3.15 million gallons of sewage spilled after a pipe burst on Douglas Avenue near Rolfe Terrace in Portsmouth. The Hampton Roads Sanitation District reported that it had completed emergency repairs related to the incident on Friday.
- 'A porta-potty on steroids': Sewage gushes from ground
Wastewater gushed from Douglas Avenue in Portsmouth, Virginia, reaching three-to-four feet and lasting several hours. A resident sent a video of the sewage spill to WAVY. Hampton Roads Sanitation District crews and contractors are addressing the issue.
- VIDEO: HRSD assessing pipeline failure on Douglas Ave in Portsmouth
The Hampton Roads Sanitation District is addressing a pipeline failure on Douglas Avenue in Portsmouth. Contractors are assessing damage, making repairs, and conducting cleanup efforts after a 30-inch force main failed.
- PPD: Shooting investigation in Port Norfolk area
Portsmouth Police are investigating a shooting near the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Bayview Boulevard in the Port Norfolk area. The incident occurred late Thursday night near Hull Creek, the Elizabeth River, and the Western Freeway.