Harrisonburg City Council Renamed Local Streets

The city approved the renaming of several streets to reflect recent physical realignments.

Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in City Hall

Isometric editorial illustration of a clean city intersection with asphalt roads and green verges, representing a municipal infrastructure update. — The Harrisonburg City Council formally adopted a resolution to rename multiple city streets following recent physical infrastructure realignments near the University Boulevard corridor. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Harrisonburg City Council adopted a resolution to rename portions of University Boulevard, Convocation Center Service Drive, and Forest Hill Road. The changes follow the dedication of a new section of University Boulevard that now intersects with Port Republic Road.

Why it matters

The street name adjustments are necessary to accommodate the physical realignment of University Boulevard between Oak Hill Drive and Port Republic Road. Updating these names ensures that city infrastructure and address records remain accurate for the impacted area.

The city has formally programmed the new address designations into its official records system. These updates cover the impacted corridor running from Oak Hill Drive to Port Republic Road.

The players

Harrisonburg City Council

The local governing body responsible for adopting the resolution to rename city streets and manage municipal infrastructure.

The details

The city council approved the changes as part of a broader effort to formalize the new intersection at Port Republic Road. Property owners impacted by the renaming project will receive formal notification letters from the city regarding the upcoming modifications.

January 1, 2027: New address changes take effect for all affected city properties.

Political Context

The street renaming project follows established municipal address and street naming protocols to ensure regional navigation consistency. Opposition to such infrastructure changes typically centers on the administrative burden placed on property owners to update legal and personal records.

Property owners located along the affected routes will receive notification letters regarding their specific address changes. Residents should be prepared to update their contact information and legal documents before the changes take effect in 2027.

The takeaway

The city is proactively updating records to reflect recent road realignments that will change how traffic flows near the university. Residents should monitor their mail for official city correspondence to ensure they are prepared for the transition.