Taco Bell under construction in south Newport News

Construction crews are completing site work on a new Taco Bell at 10736 Jefferson Ave.

NEWPORT NEWS A new fast-food restaurant will soon join the ranks of an existing bank of similar eateries in the Morrison section of south Newport News.

Taco Bell is currently under construction at 10736 Jefferson Ave. at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Ivy Farm Road, according to city planning and engineering documents.

Construction crews have already demolished the former 40-year-old, 2,351-square-foot building on the 0.53-acre site.

Kim Lee, Newport News spokeswoman, said in an email that site plans for the new Taco Bell were approved with conditions by the city council on Sept.11.

The site was already zoned commercial, which allows for fast-food eateries and retail to be constructed or opened on the property.

Alex Gartsman, who owns the property and operated A. Gartsman Fine Violins on the site for about eight years, said Thursday he recently reopened his violin and music shop at 8 Ivy Farm Road in August after leasing the site for the new restaurant.

Michael Montgomery, a developer with Texas-based Verdad Real Estate Inc., is overseeing the construction of the new Taco Bell.

A set opening date and timeline for construction has not been released.

Montgomery was out of the office Thursday afternoon, and could not be reached for comment.

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Taco Bell under construction in south Newport News