Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Traffic Advisory: Street Closure – Navy Hill Drive

For Immediate Release
December 13, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Navy Hill Drive

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Thursday, December 15, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Navy Hill Drive at North 7th Street

BACKGROUND: The street will be closed during utility connections.
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Traffic Advisory: Street Closure – Foushee Street

For Immediate Release
December 6, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Foushee Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Thursday, December 8 through Friday, December 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Foushee Street between Franklin Street and Grace Street

BACKGROUND: The street will be closed during installation of traffic signal conduits.
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Traffic Advisory: Elwood Street

For Immediate Release
December 6, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closure – Ellwood Avenue

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closure

WHEN: Tuesday, December 6 through Friday, December 16

WHERE: Ellwood Avenue between Boulevard and Thompson Street

BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane closures during the milling and paving process. The Richmond Police Department will maintain traffic.
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Traffic Advisory: Street Closure – Navy Hill Drive

For Immediate Release
December 16, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Navy Hill Drive

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 21 through 4:40 p.m. Thursday, December 22

WHERE: Navy Hill Drive at North 7th Street

BACKGROUND: The street will be closed during utility connections.
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Traffic Advisory: Street Closure – Foushee Street

For Immediate Release
December 2, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Foushee Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Monday, December 5 through Tuesday, December 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Foushee Street between Franklin Street and Main Street

BACKGROUND: The street will be closed for installation of traffic signal conduits.
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Traffic Advisory: Lane Closure - 9th Street, 10th Street, 12th Street, East Cary Street and East Canal Street

For Immediate Release
December 8, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closure – 9th Street, 10th Street, 12th Street,
East Cary Street and East Canal Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closure

WHEN: Monday, December 12 through Wednesday, December 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: 9th Street, 10th Street, 12th Street, East Cary Street and East Canal Street

BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane closures at various locations on the aforementioned streets in the area of The James Center to perform probes of the soil conditions beneath the pavement. This testing is a follow-up to the ground penetrating radar studies that was done in October as a result of some irregularities in the pavement.

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Traffic Advisory: Street Closure – I-95 Southbound on ramp

For Immediate Release
December 13, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – I-95 Southbound on ramp

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Friday, December 16 through Monday, December 19, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: I-95 southbound on ramp at North 7th Street

BACKGROUND: The ramp will be closed to truck traffic only during construction of median islands at 7th Street and I-95.

DETOUR: Trucks travelling east from Hospital Street may use Oliver Hill Way to Broad Street, turn right on Broad Street and follow to the interchange with I-95. Westbound truck traffic can detour from Hospital Street to 5th Street, follow 5th Street to merge onto 3rd Street, follow 3rd Street to Broad Street, turn left onto Broad Street and follow Broad Street to the I-95 interchange. Detour signs will be placed along the routes.
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Traffic Advisory: Lane Closure – Main Street

For Immediate Release
December 2, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closure – Main Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closure

WHEN: Monday, December 5 through Friday, December 16

WHERE: Main Street between Lombardy Street and Boulevard

BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane closures during the milling and paving process. The Richmond Police Department will maintain traffic.
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Traffic Advisory: I-95S On-Ramp at North 7th Street

For Immediate Release
December 16, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


I-95S On-Ramp at North 7th Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: On Ramp Closure

WHEN: Tuesday, December 20, 8 a.m. to noon

WHERE: I-95S on-ramp at North 7th Street

BACKGROUND: The southbound on-ramp will be closed to traffic for pavement milling. Detour signs will be posted.
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Traffic Advisory: Street Closure – Admiral Street

For Immediate Release
November 29, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Admiral Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 through Tuesday, December 6, 2011

WHERE: These areas will be closed to through traffic:
· Admiral Street from Lombardy Street/Roundabout to Brook Road
· Currie Street at the intersection of Admiral Street

BACKGROUND: The aforementioned streets will be closed to through traffic during the asphalt paving of Currie Street and Admiral Street.

Traffic Advisory: Lane Closure – North 7th Street

For Immediate Release
November 9, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closure – North 7th Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closure

WHEN: Friday, November 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: North 7th Street between East Jackson Street and East Duval Street

BACKGROUND: One lane will remain open at all times during installation of a transformer on a building at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College located at 700 E. Jackson St.

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Traffic Adivosry: Lane Closure – Broad Street

Lane Closure – Broad Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closure

WHEN: Friday, November 18 through Wednesday, November 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: East Broad Street between 2nd Street and 8th Street

BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane closures in the westbound lane of East Broad Street during installation of conduit and receptacles in the medians for holiday lights.
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Traffic Advisory: Street Closure – 7th Street

For Immediate Release
November 7, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – 7th Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13, 6 p.m. 6 a.m.

WHERE: 7th Street between Cary Street and Main Street

BACKGROUND: The street will be closed during replacement of the air conditioning unit on the roof of 703 E. Main St.
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Traffic Advisory: Lane Closure – Jefferson Davis Highway

For Immediate Release
November 16, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closure – Jefferson Davis Highway

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closure

WHEN: Thursday, November 17 through Friday, December 9

WHERE: Jefferson Davis Highway between Decatur Street and Chesterman Avenue

BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane closures throughout this milling and repaving process. The Richmond Police Department will direct traffic.

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Traffic Advisory: Lane Closure – Chamberlayne Avenue

For Immediate Release
November 9, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closure – Chamberlayne Avenue

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closure

WHEN: Thursday, November 10 through Friday, November 25

WHERE: Chamberlayne Avenue between School Street and Brookland Park Boulevard

BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane closures throughout this milling and repaving process. The Richmond Police Department will direct traffic.

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Traffic Advisory: Street Closure – Valley Road

For Immediate Release
October 28, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Valley Road

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Wednesday, November 2, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: 1301 Valley Rd.

BACKGROUND: The street will be closed during removal of train rails that are no longer in use.
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Traffic Advisory: Lane Closure – Robinson Street


For Immediate Release
November 14, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closure – Robinson Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works WHAT: Lane Closure


WHEN: Monday, November 14 through Friday, November 18

WHERE: Robinson Street from Lakeview Street to Monument Avenue


BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane closures throughout this milling and repaving process. The Richmond Police Department will direct traffic.
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Traffic Adviory: Lanes Closure – East Franklin Street

For Immediate Release
November 7, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lanes Closure – East Franklin Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works WHAT: Street Closure WHEN: Saturday, November 12 through Monday, November 21, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: East Franklin Street between 14th Street and 15th Street
BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane closures during installation of solar panels on the roof of the state parking deck.
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Traffic Advisory - Brook Road

For Immediate Release
November 2, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closure - Brook Road

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works WHAT: Lane Closure WHEN: Thursday, November 3 through November 18

WHERE: Brook Road between Laburnum Avenue and Brookland Park Boulevard
BACKGROUND: The milling and repaving project Brook Road will resume between Laburnum Avenue and Brookland Park Boulevard. There will be intermittent lane closures throughout the process. The Richmond Police Department will direct traffic.

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Lane Closure – Forest Hill Bridge

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
October 27, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closure – Forest Hill Bridge

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closure

WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Forest Hill Bridge over Reedy Creek

BACKGROUND: Work has been done to repair joints on the Forest Hill Bridge. As a result, the epoxy used in the repairs needs time to cure. During that process, one lane will be closed to traffic. Two lanes will remain open to motorists.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Street Closure – Admiral Street

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
October 26, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Admiral Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Monday, October 31 through Monday, November 21

WHERE: These areas will be closed to through traffic:
· Admiral Street from Lombardy Street/Roundabout to Brook Road
· Currie Street at the intersection of Admiral Street


BACKGROUND: The aforementioned streets will be closed to through traffic during the demolition and reconstruction of Currie Street at the intersection with Admiral Street.

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Monday, October 24, 2011

Lane Closures – Robert E. Lee Bridge

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
October 24, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closures – Robert E. Lee Bridge

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closures

WHEN: Wednesday, October 26 through Friday, December 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Robert E. Lee Bridge

BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane closures on the bridge during repairs of the joints and railings. The work will begin in the southbound lanes, then switch to the northbound lanes.

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Monday, October 17, 2011

Street Closure – Birch Street and West Avenue

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
October 17, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Birch Street and West Avenue

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closures

WHEN: Saturday, October 22 through Sunday, October 23, 6 a.m. to 3 a.m.

WHERE: The following streets will be closed:
· Birch Street between Park Avenue and West Franklin Street
· West Avenue between North Lombardy Street and Boyd Street

BACKGROUND: The aforementioned streets will be closed during the 7th Annual West Avenue Improvement Association event.

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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Lane Closure - Riverside Drive

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
October 12, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closure - Riverside Drive

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closures

WHEN: Thursday, October 13 through Friday, October 28, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

WHERE: Riverside Drive at New Kent Road and Bruton Road

BACKGROUND: Residential traffic circle is being placed at this intersection to decrease vehicle speeds. There will be intermittent lane closures on both streets during construction.

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Street Closure – North Allison Street

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
October 11, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – North Allison Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Saturday, October 15, 5 a.m. to midnight

WHERE: North Allison Street between West Broad Street and West Grace Street

BACKGROUND: The street will be closed during the annual Fantober Festival.

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Street Closure – Adams Street

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
October 11, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Adams Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closures

WHEN: Wednesday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Adams Street between Grace Street and Franklin Street

BACKGROUND: The street will be closed during milling and paving.

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Lane Closures – Cary Street

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
October 10, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closures – Cary Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closures

WHEN: Tuesday, October 11 through October 12, 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

WHERE: Cary Street between 9th Street and 12th Streeet

BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane closures in the aforementioned areas as crews operate ground penetrating radar to investigate the subsurface under the streets adjacent to the James Center. There will be one lane open to traffic at all times during the closures.

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Lane Closures – Boatwright Drive and Campus Drive

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
October 4, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closures – Boatwright Drive and Campus Drive

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closures

WHEN: Wednesday, October 5 through Sunday, October 9, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Boatwright Drive and Campus Drive (in the University of Richmond/Three Chopt area)

BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane closures on both streets during the prep work and paving process.

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Lane Closure – Forest Hill Avenue

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
October 3, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closure – Forest Hill Avenue

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closure

WHEN: Monday, October 10 through Monday, October 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Forest Hill Avenue at Reedy Creek

BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane closures while crews make repairs to the Forest Hill Avenue bridge over Reedy Creek.

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Monday, September 26, 2011

Lane Closure – Mayo Bridge

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
September 23, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607

Lane Closure – Mayo Bridge

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closure

WHEN: Monday, September 26 and Tuesday, September 27, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mayo Bridge
· Southbound right lane on Monday, September 26
· Northbound right lane on Tuesday, September 27

BACKGROUND: The aforementioned lanes will be closed during the designated date and time during the annual inspection of the Mayo Bridge.

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Lane Closure – Byrd Street

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
September 23, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closure – Byrd Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closure

WHEN: Monday, September 26 until Friday, October 14, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Byrd Street between 2nd Street and 3rd Street

BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane closures on Byrd Street between 2nd Street and 3rd Street during the installation of curb ramps, new sidewalks, sidewalk maintenance and drainage structure repairs.

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Street Closure – Leigh Street, Clay Street, Marshall Street and 2nd Street

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
September 26, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Leigh Street, Clay Street, Marshall Street and 2nd Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2, 9 a.m. to midnight

WHERE: The following streets will be closed
· Leigh Street between 1st Street and 3rd Street
· Clay Street between 1st Street and 3rd Street
· Marshall Street between 1st Street and 3rd Street
· 2nd Street between Broad Street and Jackson Street

BACKGROUND: The aforementioned streets will be closed during the annual 2nd Street Festival.

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Street Closure – Richmond Henrico Turnpike

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
September 21, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Richmond Henrico Turnpike

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Thursday, September 22, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Richmond Henrico Turnpike between Valley Road and Vale Street

BACKGROUND: This area will be closed to assist with the Cannon Creek Trail construction.

ALTERNATE DATE: In the event of inclement weather, the work will proceed on Monday, September 26, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Street Closure – Adams Street

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
September 14, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Adams Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Thursday, September 15, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Adams Street between Grace Street and Franklin Street

BACKGROUND: This area will be closed during installation of a traffic signal conduit between the northeast and northwest corners at the intersection of Franklin Street with Adams Street.

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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Street Closure – Cherokee Road

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
September 8, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Cherokee Road

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Friday, September 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Cherokee Road between South Drive and Sherbrook Road

BACKGROUND: City and contract crews will be picking up debris from Hurricane Irene along Cherokee Road, between South Drive and Sherbrook Road. Due to the road conditions, this section of Cherokee Road will be blocked off to traffic on a progressing block by block basis.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Lane and Shoulder Closures - Manchester Bridge

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 24, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607

Lane and Shoulder Closures - Manchester Bridge

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane and Shoulder Closure

WHEN: Wednesday, August 31 through Thursday, September 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Manchester Bridge from Byrd Street to Semmes Avenue

BACKGROUND: There will be single lane and shoulder closings during on-going inspections as part of the Manchester Bridge Structural Inspection Analysis & Rehabilitation Project.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Street Closure- East Grace Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 18, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure- East Grace Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Tuesday, August 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: East Grace Street between North 4th Street and North 5th Street.

BACKGROUND: This area will be closed to remove a bus shelter at 412 East Grace Street.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Lane Closures- East Broad Street

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones



For Immediate Release
August 17, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closures- East Broad Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closures

WHEN: Saturday, August 20 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: East Broad Street between North 5th Street and North 6th Street.

BACKGROUND: The eastbound lanes in this area will be closed to remove a bus shelter at 501 East Broad Street.

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Lane Closures- North Boulevard Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 17, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closures- North Boulevard Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closures

WHEN: Thursday, August 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: North Boulevard between Robin Hood Road and RMA ramp.

BACKGROUND: Two through lanes will be closed to remove the Holiday Inn sign at 3207 North Boulevard Street. Traffic will shift to the left turn lane.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Lane Closures- Bellevue Avenue and Moss Side Avenue

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 16, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closures- Bellevue Avenue and Moss Side Avenue

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closures

WHEN: Wednesday, August 17 to Monday, September 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Bellevue Avenue and Moss Side Avenue between North Avenue and Rex Avenue

BACKGROUND: These lanes will be closed intermittently to install a speed hump around a school area.

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Street Closure-North 8th Street amd Duval Street


TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 16, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure North 8th Street and Duval Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure WHEN: Friday, August 19 through Saturday, September 3

WHERE: The intersection of North 8th Street and Duval Street

BACKGROUND: This area will be closed due to construction and intersection improvements for the Duval Street Realignment project. The J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College parking deck will be accessible from 8th Street. Both the 8th Street and Duval Street entrances to the Virginia Commonwealth University parking deck will remain open.

DETOUR: Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes. Commuters to I-95N/I-64W are encouraged to use the 3rd Street on-ramp; commuters to I-95S are encouraged to use the Broad Street interchange.

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Street Closure-Mulberry Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 16, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure- Mulberry Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Wednesday, August 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Mulberry Street between Hanover Avenue and Grove Avenue

BACKGROUND: This area will be closed to replace an HVAC unit at 2701 Hanover Avenue.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Traffic Signal Improvement Projects to begin on Jefferson Davis Highway at Bells Road and Castlewood Road

NEWS RELEASE
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 9, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Traffic Signal Improvement Projects to begin on
Jefferson Davis Highway at Bells Road and Castlewood Road

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Traffic signal improvements

WHEN: Monday, August 15 through Friday, September 30

WHERE: This project will take place at the following intersections:
· Jefferson Davis Highway at Bells Road
· Jefferson Davis Highway at Castlewood Road

BACKGROUND: The following improvements will be made to improve motorist and pedestrian safety. There may be temporary sidewalk and traffic lane closures during portions of the construction.

SCOPE OF WORK: The following improvements will significantly improve motorist and pedestrian safety:
· Installation of new mast arm traffic signal poles
· Installation of pedestrian countdown indicators
· Installation of new wheelchair ramps
· New painted pavement markings
· Sidewalk restoration

For more information on city services and schedules, please visit us on line at www.RichmondGov.com.

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Traffic Signal Improvement Project to begin on Grace Street and Franklin Street

NEWS RELEASE
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 9, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Traffic Signal Improvement Project
to begin on Grace Street and Franklin Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works WHAT: Traffic signal improvements

WHEN: Monday, August 15 through Friday, October 28

WHERE: This project will take place at the following intersections:
· Grace Street at Adams Street
· Franklin Street at Foushee Street

BACKGROUND: The following improvements will be made to improve motorist and pedestrian safety. There may be temporary sidewalk and traffic lane closures during portions of the construction.

SCOPE OF WORK: The following improvements will significantly improve motorist and pedestrian safety:
· Installation of new mast arm traffic signal poles
· Installation of pedestrian countdown indicators
· Installation of new wheelchair ramps
· New painted pavement markings
· Sidewalk restoration

For more information on city services and schedules, please visit us on line at www.RichmondGov.com.

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Street Closures-Burton Street and Venable Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
July 28, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closures- Burton Street and 22nd Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closures

WHEN: Saturday, July 30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Burton Street between 21st and 22nd Street; and 22nd Street between Burton and Venable Street.

BACKGROUND: This area will be closed for a picnic at Great Hope Baptist Church.

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Single Lane/Shoulder Closure-Manchester Bridge

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones

For Immediate Release
July 21, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Single Lane/Shoulder Closure – Manchester Bridge

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane/Shoulder Closure

WHEN: Monday, July 25 through Wednesday, July 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Manchester Bridge

BACKGROUND: There will be lane and shoulder closures in the northbound and southbound directions during inspections of the bridge as part of the Structural Analysis and Feasibility Study. Only one direction will be closed at a time.
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Lane Closure-West Main Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones

For Immediate Release
July 21, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closure – West Main Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closure

WHEN: Tuesday, July 26 through Wednesday, July 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: West Main Street between Pine Street and Belvidere Street

BACKGROUND: This area will be closed to replace the HVAC unit on the roof of the Engineering Building at 601 West Main Street. One lane will remain open to traffic.

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Street Closure-Granby Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones

For Immediate Release
July 21, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Granby Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closures

WHEN: Monday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Granby Street between Stuart Avenue and Hanover Avenue

BACKGROUND: This area will be closed to replace an HVAC unit on the roof of 1902 Hanover Avenue.

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Friday, July 15, 2011

Lane Closures-East Broad Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones

For Immediate Release
July 15, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closures – East Broad Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closures

WHEN: Monday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: East Broad Street between 16th Street and 17th Street

BACKGROUND: All westbound lanes will be closed while Dominion Virginia Power removes and reroutes overhead power lines and transformers.

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Street Closure-Dock Street, East Cary Street, & East Main Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones

For Immediate Release
July 15, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North –(804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Dock Street, East Cary Street, & East Main Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closures

WHEN: Monday, July 18 through Thursday, July 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: The 1500 block of Dock Street, East Cary Street, and East Main Street

BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent closures while CSX works on the rails and railroad bridges in the area.

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Friday, July 8, 2011

Street Closure – Bank Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones

For Immediate Release
July 8, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Bank Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Bank Street between 9th Street and 10th Street and 9th Street between Franklin Street and Main Street

BACKGROUND: These streets will be closed during the replacement of HVAC units on the roof of 900 E. Main Street.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Street Closure – Richmond-Henrico Turnpike

For Immediate Release
July 6, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Richmond-Henrico Turnpike

WHO:
City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Saturday, July 16 through Saturday, July 30

WHERE: Richmond-Henrico Turnpike from the Valley Road intersection to the Dove Street Intersection

BACKGROUND: This area of the turnpike will be closed during construction of an off-road bicycle pedestrian trail. Other construction improvements include roadway crossings, pavement markings, trail signage, park benches, drainage improvements and landscaping along the proposed trail.

DETOUR: Detour signs will be in place to direct traffic from Dove Street intersection to 1st Avenue then through Matthews Street on to Valley Road.

Closing points:
Dove Street at Richmond-Henrico Turnpike Intersection
Valley Road at Richmond-Henrico Turnpike Intersection
Vale Street at Lamb Avenue Intersection

Friday, June 24, 2011

Street Closure – East Grace Street

Media Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones

For Immediate Release
June 24, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – East Grace Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

WHERE: East Grace Street between 7th Street and 8th Street

BACKGROUND: This area of East Grace Street between 7th Street and 8th Street will be closed during installation of an HVAC unit at 703 E. Grace Street.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Lane Closures – Semmes Avenue and Commerce Road

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
June 24, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closures – Semmes Avenue and Commerce Road

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closures

WHEN: Monday, June 27 through Wednesday, June 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Semmes Avenue and Commerce Avenue at the Manchester Bridge

BACKGROUND: As part of the Structural Analysis and Feasibility Study, bridge inspections on the underside and topside of the Manchester Bridge at Semmes Avenue will take place. The work will cause single and double lane closures on Semmes Avenue and Commerce Road near the bridge.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Street Closure – Shafer Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
June 21, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Shafer Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Wednesday, June 22 through Thursday June 23, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Shafer Street between Grace Street and Broad Street

BACKGROUND: This area of Shafer Street between Grace Street and Broad Street during construction on top of the parking deck.

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MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
June 21, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – Park Avenue and Hanover Avenue

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Wednesday, June 22 through Friday, June 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Park Avenue and Hanover Avenue between Lombardy Avenue and Plum Street

BACKGROUND: These areas of Park Avenue and Hanover Avenue will be closed during installation of an HVAC unit.

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Monday, June 20, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
June 20, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closures – Semmes Avenue and Commerce Road

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works WHAT: Lane Closures

WHEN: Tuesday, June 21, through Thursday, June 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Semmes Avenue and Commerce Avenue in the vicinity of the Manchester Bridge

BACKGROUND: As part of the Structural Analysis and Feasibility Study, bridge inspections on the underside and topside of the Manchester Bridge at Semmes Avenue will take place. The work will cause single and double lane closures on Semmes Avenue and Commerce Road near the bridge.
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Ramp Closure – 14th & Dock Street

TRAFFIC ALERT
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
June 17, 2011
For more information, contact: Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Ramp Closure – 14th & Dock Street

RICHMOND, VA –Beginning Monday, June 20 through Friday, July 15, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. overnight the City of Richmond Department of Public Works will be closing the ramp located at 14th and Dock Streets for blasting and re-coating of the substructures of the overhead bridge. Traffic signs will be visible to alert motorists of the construction.

Minimal to no traffic disruptions are expected since work is taking place overnight.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Street Closure – North 8th Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
June 15, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – North 8th Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closures

WHEN: Monday, June 20 through Friday, July 1

WHERE: North 8th Street at East Duval Street

BACKGROUND: The street will be closed during installation of underground utilities and road grading. East Duval Street will remain open.

DETOUR: Those who use the JSRCC and VCU parking garages on 8th Street can gain access to the entrances from Jackson Street.
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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Street Closure – North 26th Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
June 09, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure – North 26th Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: North 26th Street between M Street and Leigh Street

BACKGROUND: This area of North 26th Street will be closed during installation of an HVAC unit at 605½ N. 26th St.

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Lane Closure – Robert E. Lee Bridge

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
June 10, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closure – Robert E. Lee Bridge

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works WHAT: Lane Closure

WHEN: Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Right lane of the Robert E. Lee Bridge

BACKGROUND: During inspection of the bridge, southbound traffic will be impacted Monday through Wednesday. Northbound traffic will be impacted Wednesday through Friday.

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Street Closures – North 25th Street and Venable Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
June 9, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607

Street Closures – North 25th Street and Venable Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works WHAT: Street Closures

WHEN: The street closures will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
· Tuesday, June 14 through Friday, June 17
· Monday, June 20

WHERE: The closures will take place at these locations:
· North 25th Street between P Street and Carrington Street
· Venable Street between Russell Street and North 26th Street

BACKGROUND: The streets will be closed during installation of new power poles by Virginia Dominion Power.

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Friday, March 11, 2011

Lane Closure – Robin Hood Road

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works
WHAT: Lane Closure
WHEN: Wednesday, February 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Robin Hood Road between Hermitage Road and Brook Road
BACKGROUND: The eastbound lanes will be closed during placement of a tank by the
IMS Company