Street Closure - Cherokee Road - UPDATE

Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

Providing a clean, safe and healthy environment

Richmond, Virginia
The Honorable Mayor Levar M. Stoney
                                                                                                                                                   

For Immediate Release

February 27, 2019

Media Contact:
Paige Hairston - 804-646-3659  
 

                                                  Street Closure – Cherokee Road

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA)  

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN:  Thursday, February 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

WHERE: Cherokee Road between Croatan Road and Hickory Road

BACKGROUND: There will be a temporary hard closure in order to make necessary roadway repairs to a culvert at 9501 Cherokee Road.  The closure may impact homes located in the 09500 – 9200 block of Cherokee Road.  Detour signs will be posted and barricades placed in the immediate location of the closure.

Motorists are asked to observe caution when traveling in the area of the roadway repair.

                                                                
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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 146 accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance;  trash collection; recycling;  urban forestry;  signs; signals and pavement markings;  grass cutting;  graffiti removal;  and parking. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way, manages City bridges, implements street and traffic Capital Projects, manages Richmond’s Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles.  DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.   For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.

Lane Closure - Bank Street between North 9th Street and the Capitol

Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

Providing a clean, safe and healthy environment

Richmond, Virginia
The Honorable Mayor Levar M. Stoney
                                                                                                                                                  For Immediate Release

February 26, 2019

Media Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659(Office)

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 
 

                                                  Lane Closure – Bank Street 

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 

WHAT:  Lane Closure

WHEN:  Sunday, March 3 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Bank Street between North 9^th Street and the Capitol (located in the 6th Council District)

BACKGROUND: The two east bound lanes of Bank Street between North 9^th Street and the Capitol will be closed to replace a transformer at 901 Bank Street. Motorists are urged to use caution and observe the traffic control signage.        

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 146 accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance;  trash collection; recycling;  urban forestry;  signs; signals and pavement markings;  grass cutting;  graffiti removal;  and parking. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way, manages City bridges, implements street and traffic Capital Projects, manages Richmond’s Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles.  DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.   For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.

Street Closure - North 14th Street between East Broad and East Main streets (located in the 6th Council District)

Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

Providing a clean, safe and healthy environment

Richmond, Virginia
The Honorable Mayor Levar M. Stoney
                                                                                                                                                  For Immediate Release

February 26, 2019

Media Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659(Office)

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 
 

                                                  Street Closure – North 14^th Street 

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN:  Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: North 14^th Street between East Broad and East Main streets (located in the 6^th Council District)

BACKGROUND: The aforementioned area will be closed to operate equipment to work on the pedestrian bridge at the James Monroe Building located at 1401 Bank Street. Motorists are urged to use caution and observe the traffic control signage.        

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 146 accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance;  trash collection; recycling;  urban forestry;  signs; signals and pavement markings;  grass cutting;  graffiti removal;  and parking. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way, manages City bridges, implements street and traffic Capital Projects, manages Richmond’s Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles.  DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.   For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.

Street Closure – Cherokee Road

Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

Providing a clean, safe and healthy environment

Richmond, Virginia
The Honorable Mayor Levar M. Stoney
                                                                                                                                                   

For Immediate Release

February 25, 2019

Media Contact:
Sharon North – 804-646-5607 
 

                                                  Street Closure – Cherokee Road

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN:  Monday, February 25, 7 p.m. through Monday, March 4, 7 p.m..

WHERE: Cherokee Road between Croatan Road and Hickory Road

BACKGROUND: The area will be closed to through traffic to address potholes and high water. Access will be maintained for residential traffic.        

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 146 accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance;  trash collection; recycling;  urban forestry;  signs; signals and pavement markings;  grass cutting;  graffiti removal;  and parking. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way, manages City bridges, implements street and traffic Capital Projects, manages Richmond’s Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles.  DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.   For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.

Street Closure North 14th Street between East Broad and East Main streets (located in the 6th Council District)

Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

Providing a clean, safe and healthy environment

Richmond, Virginia
The Honorable Mayor Levar M. Stoney
                                                                                                                                                  For Immediate Release

February 20, 2019

Media Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659(Office)

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 
 

                                                  Street Closure – North 14^th Street

  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN:  Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: North 14^th Street between East Broad and East Main streets (located in the 6^th Council District)

BACKGROUND: The aforementioned area will be closed to operate equipment to work on the pedestrian bridge at the James Monroe Building located at 1401 Bank Street. Motorists are urged to use caution and observe the traffic control signage.        

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 146 accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance;  trash collection; recycling;  urban forestry;  signs; signals and pavement markings;  grass cutting;  graffiti removal;  and parking. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way, manages City bridges, implements street and traffic Capital Projects, manages Richmond’s Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles.  DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.   For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.

Street Closure - East Clay Street between North 4th and North 5th streets (located in the 6th Council District)

Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

Providing a clean, safe and healthy environment

Richmond, Virginia
The Honorable Mayor Levar M. Stoney
                                                                                                                                                  For Immediate Release

February 8, 2019

Media Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659(Office)

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 
 

                                                  Street Closure – East Clay Street 

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN:  Monday, February 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: East Clay Street between North 4^th and North 5^th streets (located in the 6th Council District)

BACKGROUND: The aforementioned area will be closed to deliver materials to 405 East Clay Street. Motorists are urged to use caution and observe the traffic control signage.        

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 146 accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance;  trash collection; recycling;  urban forestry;  signs; signals and pavement markings;  grass cutting;  graffiti removal;  and parking. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way, manages City bridges, implements street and traffic Capital Projects, manages Richmond’s Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles.  DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.   For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.

Alley Improvement - Leonard Parkway between Bunting Avenue & Westmoreland Street (1st Council District)

Leonard Parkway Drainage Improvement Project

The City is making storm drain and ditch improvements along two alleys on either side of Leonard Parkway that backs up to the residential properties between Bunting Avenue and Westmoreland Street. This work includes the installation of 1,950 linear feet of 15 inch and 18 inch storm sewer pipe, 11 drop inlets and manholes, grading and paving of alleyways and other related work.

This area is in the First Council District in the Colonial Place neighborhood. Messer Landscaping is the contractor. Existing utilities will be marked, followed by the installation of erosion and sediment controls and traffic control measures as needed.

North Alley improvements begin Feb. 4, south alley begins May 6, with final restoration work approximately beginning July 8.

What is the purpose of the project?
To improve drainage of the storm sewer along the alleys located north and south of Leonard Parkway between Westmoreland Street and Bunting Avenue to alleviate private property flooding.

Will the project work impact my property?
All of the project’s limits of disturbance (LOD) are within the City’s right-of-way.

Will the proposed drainage work impact any of my utilities?
It is not anticipated that the work will impact any property owner utilities within or outside of the LOD. Excavation within the trench for installation of the new storm sewer pipe will require work to be carefully performed around existing underground cable, phone, fiber optic and natural gas utilities as well as aboveground power and communications utilities.

How will this work impact traffic in the area?
Work within the project corridor will impact access to and from the alley, that is, within the active area of construction. Property owners will be given a 48-hour advance notification when they can expect limited or no access to and from their property by means of the alley. Road closures will also be required on Bunting Avenue and Leonard Parkway at a few locations where the new storm sewer will be connected to the existing storm sewer. Traffic control measures will be placed at appropriate locations to notify property owners and the general public of the work zones and any alley or road closures associated with the active construction zone. Residents may also follow DPU’s Street closing Twitter feed @DPUStreetNewsfor real time updates of street closures due to utility work.

Will this work impact parking within the alleys?
Parking will be impacted in the alleys within the active construction areas. The 48-hour advance notifications will identify these areas where alley parking will be impacted.

What permits were needed for the project?
A land disturbing permit will be issued prior to the beginning of actual construction as well as a work-in-streets permit. Both of these permits are issued by the City.

When will the work be performed?
The work will mainly be performed between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Although it is not anticipated, some construction tasks may need to be performed after-hours or on weekends.

How long will it take?
The project is anticipated to be completed within 6 to 8 months.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS,
CONCERNS OR COMMENTS ABOUT
THE PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT:
Craig Pittman, P.E.
Project Manager
Department of Public Utilities
Technical Services Division
804-646-6454 (office) or 804-240-1517 (cell)
Craig.Pittman@Richmondgov.com

Lane Closure - Forest Hill Avenue at Westower Drive (located in the 4th Council District)

Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

Providing a clean, safe and healthy environment

Richmond, Virginia
The Honorable Mayor Levar M. Stoney
                                                                                                                                                  For Immediate Release

February 8, 2019

Media Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659(Office)

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 
 

                       Lane Closure – Forest Hill Avenue at Westower Drive  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 

WHAT:  Lane Closure

WHEN:  Monday, February 11 through Friday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: The intersection of Forest Hill Avenue at Westower Drive (located in the 4th Council District)  

BACKGROUND:  The sidewalk and travel lane on Forest Hill at Westower Drive will be closed to install a new traffic signal. The project includes the installation of traffic mass arms, poles, signal heads, junction boxes, conduit, wire, pedestrian countdown indicators, ADA ramps, crosswalks, fiber, concrete work, trenching, marking and pavement restoration and a traffic signal cabinet. The work will occur during off-peak hours to leave the streets open for the morning and evening rush hour traffic. Please drive carefully and follow the road signs.        

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 146 accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance;  trash collection; recycling;  urban forestry;  signs; signals and pavement markings;  grass cutting;  graffiti removal;  and parking. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way, manages City bridges, implements street and traffic Capital Projects, manages Richmond’s Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles.  DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.   For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.