News

Project updates

APRIL 1, 2025

LYHBeyond Tunnel Tracker tracks drill-and-blast excavation along tunnel’s path

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Construction underway at 7th St. location; section of Point of Honor Trail closed; groundbreaking ceremony scheduled

JULY 11, 2024

Construction of Blackwater CSO Tunnel to begin in coming weeks; it’s the largest capital project in City of Lynchburg’s history

Media Coverage

Read some of the media coverage of this critical project here:

Lynchburg's largest project ever: Blackwater CSO Tunnel digs deep to protect waterways
WSET-13, July 28, 2025

Massive project underway to safeguard Lynchburg’s waterways
WDBJ-7, June 11, 2025

Air horn blares warn residents of Blackwater CSO Tunnel project blasting
The News & Advance,
January 14, 2025

Lynchburg officials break ground on Blackwater CSO tunnel project
The News & Advance,
October 30, 2024

OCTOBER 29, 2024

City of Lynchburg celebrates start of historic Blackwater CSO Tunnel project with groundbreaking ceremony

JANUARY 9, 2025

Drill-and-blast excavation to begin at 7th Street construction site for Blackwater CSO Tunnel

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

**Blackwater CSO Tunnel project featured as cover story in Municipal Sewer & Water magazine**