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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