Lane & Street Closure – 7th Street

Traffic Advisory

January 16, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane & Street Closure – 7th Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane & Street Closure
 
WHEN: January 20 through January 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: 7th Street between East Cary Street and East Byrd Street (in the 6th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Coastal Fiber will be performing an open cut installation of fiber optic cable. The parking lane from 7th Street and Cary Street to the intersection of 7th Street and Byrd Street will be closed.

RPD is to assist with the traffic control at the intersection of Byrd and 7th Streets.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 225 currently 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; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. 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 & Lane Closure - Forest Hill Avenue and Bliley Road; NEW DATES

Traffic Advisory

January 16, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Street & Lane Closure - Forest Hill Avenue and Bliley Road; NEW DATES

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane & Street Closure
 
WHEN: January 26 through February 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Forest Hill Avenue and Bliley Road (in the 4th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Removing existing signal poles and mast arms to replace around the intersection as part of a traffic signal replacement installation project at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Bliley Road.

There will be intermittent lane closures during this process. Therefore, motorist must pay special attention to the signage.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 225 currently 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; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. 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 - Dock St, Cary St, Main St, & 17th St; NEW DATES

Traffic Advisory

January 14, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Street Closure - Dock St, Cary St, Main St, & 17th St; NEW DATES

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Street Closure
 
WHEN: January 23 through January 26 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (daily)

WHERE: Dock St, Cary St., Main St. and 17th Street at the point where the CSX trestle passes over them. (in the 6th voter district)

BACKGROUND: CSX crews to replace rails on the eastern leg of the tracks as they approach Main St Station. Road will be closed at 9 p.m. and reopened when work is completed for the night, but no later than 5 a.m..

Detours will be marked. The preferred route will be 14th St to Broad St to 21st St.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 225 currently 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; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. 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 & Lane Closure - Forest Hill Avenue and Bliley

Traffic Advisory

January 14, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Street & Lane Closure - Forest Hill Avenue and Bliley Road

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane & Street Closure
 
WHEN: January 15 through January 31 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. (daily)

WHERE: Forest Hill Avenue and Bliley Road (in the 4th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Removing existing signal poles and mast arms to replace around the intersection as part of a traffic signal replacement installation project at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Bliley Road.

Some travel lanes through this intersection may be temporarily closed during this process. Therefore, motorists must pay special attention to the signage.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 225 currently 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; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. 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 – Dock St, Cary St, Main St, & 17th St

Traffic Advisory

January 9, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Street Closure – Dock St, Cary St, Main St, & 17^th St

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Street Closure
 
WHEN: January 23 through January 26 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Dock Street, Cary Street, Main Street and 17th Street at the point where the CSX trestle passes over them (in the 6th voter district)

BACKGROUND: CSX crews to replace rails on the eastern leg of the tracks as they approach Main St Station.

Detours will be marked.  The preferred route will be 14th St to Broad St to 21st St.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently 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; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. 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 - 25th Street

Traffic Advisory

January 9, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure - 25th Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: January 15 through January 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: 25th Street between Main Street and Marshall Street (in the 7th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Placing asphalt patches in the roadway and pouring concrete to repair sidewalks.

There will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures during this process. Motorists and pedestrians must pay special attention to the construction signage.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently 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; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. 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 - Intersection of Chamberlayne Avenue and Azalea Avenue

Traffic Advisory

January 9, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure - Intersection of Chamberlayne Avenue and Azalea Avenue

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: January 12 through January 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Intersection of Chamberlayne Avenue and Azalea Avenue (in the 3rd voter district)

BACKGROUND: Installing underground conduit, pouring concrete for sidewalk repairs, and placing asphalt patches in the roadway.

There will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures during this process. Motorists and pedestrians must pay special attention to the construction signage.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently 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; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. 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 – 21st Street

Traffic Advisory

January 9, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – 21^st Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: January 21 through January 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: 21st Street between Marshall Street and Broad Street (in the 7th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Placing asphalt patches in the roadway and pouring concrete to repair sidewalks.

There will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures during this process. Motorists and pedestrians must pay special attention to the construction signage.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently 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; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. 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 – Marshall Street

Traffic Advisory

January 9, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – Marshall Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: January 19 through January 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Marshall Street between 25th Street and 21st Street (in the 7th voter district)

BACKGROUND: The Contractor will be placing asphalt patches in the roadway and pouring concrete to repair sidewalks.

There will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures during this process. Motorists and pedestrians must pay special attention to the construction signage.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently 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; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. 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 - 6935 Forest Hill Ave

Traffic Advisory

January 9, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure - 6935 Forest Hill Ave

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: January 13 through January 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: 6935 Forest Hill Ave between Gravel Hill Road to Joe Brooks Boulevard (in the 4th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Installing property entrances on Forest Hill Ave, including associated mill and overlay work fronting the entrance.  Traffic detour signs will be set up and residents/businesses will have access to their properties within closures.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently 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; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. 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

Intermittent Flagging Operations – Bryan Park

Traffic Advisory

January 7, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Intermittent Flagging Operations – Bryan Park

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Intermittent Flagging Operations
 
WHEN: January 5 through September 24

WHERE: Fall Line Trail in Bryan Park (in the 3rd voter district)

BACKGROUND: The scope of work will include, but not be limited to, clearing, grading & earthwork, asphalt pavement, 10’ shared-use path, shoulders, concrete curbs, ADA-accessible curb ramps, sidewalk, drainage improvements, erosion & sediment control, pavement markings, signs, and other associated improvements.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently 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; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. 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 & Lane Closure - Forest Hill Avenue and Bliley Road

Traffic Advisory

January 2, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Street & Lane Closure - Forest Hill Avenue and Bliley Road

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane & Street Closure
 
WHEN: January 15 through January 31 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. (daily)

WHERE: Forest Hill Avenue and Bliley Road (in the 4th voter district)

BACKGROUND: As part of a traffic signal replacement installation project at the intersection of Forest Ave. and Bliley Rd., the contractor will be removing existing signal poles and mast arms to replace around the intersection listed above.

Some travel lanes through this intersection may be temporarily closed during this process. Therefore, motorists must pay special attention to the signage during these days.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently 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; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. 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