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The Suffolk City Council work session on March 19, 2025, discussed potential street name modifications. The second item on the agenda addressed six street segments identified as causing confusion related to providing city services. Robert Lewis, director of public works, presented a staff report on these streets. He explained that many of these streets are located in more rural parts of the city and the issues often stemmed from road improvements made many years ago. Lewis emphasized the increasing importance of accurate home addresses for public safety and the economy, as many services rely on them.

Lewis detailed the six proposed modifications, each designed to bring about positive changes. Tyson Court, where several city operations centers are located, was proposed to be renamed Operations Drive to allow all facilities to have addresses off a single, more descriptive street name. Kenyon Court, located within the industrial park and now a through street connecting with Centerpoint Drive, was proposed to be incorporated into Centerpoint Drive for continuous naming. A small, isolated section of Cumberland Lane, cut off by the Holland bypass, was proposed to be renamed Cumberland Court to better identify its location in southwest Suffolk. An unnamed loop off Camp Pond Road, created after road reconstruction, was proposed to be named Camp Pond Circle to resolve existing confusion, including discrepancies on online maps. A seemingly orphaned piece of Pitman Road, accessible only through North Carolina, was proposed to become Pitmantown Circle. Finally, a small segment of Jasmine Lane, isolated after the construction of the 258 truck route, was proposed to be renamed Jasmine Court. Each of these changes, Lewis emphasized, would bring clarity and efficiency to our city’s streets.

Lewis said all adjoining property owners identified in tax and city records had been notified of the proposed changes via letter and the upcoming public hearing. Council member Johnson thanked Mr. Lewis, noting that this action was needed and would improve online searchability. Lewis confirmed that some feedback was initially received in September, but no recent concerns were raised after the second notification. He noted that the public hearing scheduled for the next council meeting would provide another opportunity for public comment. The council had no further questions or comments on the proposed street name modifications. A motion was subsequently made to schedule a public hearing on April 16 to consider these street name changes.