Lobby Day 2025 Road Closures and No Parking Zones

 

January 17, 2025

Lobby Day 2025 Road Closures and No Parking Zones

The Richmond Police Department asks the public to be aware of several road closures and ‘No Parking’ zones that will be in effect during Lobby Day 2025.

 

The RPD, in collaboration with partner law enforcement agencies, is dedicated to ensuring the public can safely access the Virginia State Capitol grounds for the annual Lobby Day event with legislators. The road closures and no parking zones are implemented to support this effort.

Roads will be closed from 6 a.m. –6 p.m., Monday, January 20, ‘Street Closure’ map is below.

The following roads will be closed during that time:

• North 9^th Street between East Main and East Broad streets
• East Franklin Street between North 8^th and North 9^th streets
• East Grace Street between North 8^th and North 9^th streets

‘No Parking’ zones will be established from 5 a.m. -6 p.m., Monday, January 20, ‘No Parking’ map is below.

• North 9^th Street between East Broad and East Main streets
• East Franklin Street between North 8^th and North 9^th streets
• East Grace Street between North 8^th and North 9^th streets
• North 14^th Street between East Broad and Bank street

 

Street Closure: Park Avenue between Libbie Avenue and Chase Street

 

                                                                                                                                                    

Traffic Advisory

January 10, 2025

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

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 

 

 

                                              Street Closure – Park Avenue  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Street Closure
 
WHEN:  Now through Tuesday, January 14 (this is an extension of an active closure)

WHERE: Park Avenue between Libbie Avenue and Chase Street in the 1st Voter District

BACKGROUND:  Due to inclement weather, the aforementioned area will remain closed through Tuesday, January 14. The closure is needed for utility installations. Note: there are no property entrances within the closure area and all property owners on Park Avenue will have access to their property outside the closure area.  

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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; parking enforcement; 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 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: Cherokee Road at Echo Ho Lane

 

                                                                                                                                              Traffic Advisory

January 10, 2025

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

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 

 

 

                                              Lane Closure – Cherokee Road  

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

WHERE: Cherokee Road at Echo Ho Lane in the 4th Voter District

BACKGROUND:  The area will be closed to allow a subcontractor for Dominion Energy access to transfer overhead power lines underground on Cherokee Road.

Note: Residents will have access to their homes during the lane closure.  

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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; parking enforcement; 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 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

2024 Road Closures for Dominion Energy Christmas Parade

 

December 4, 2024

2024  Road Closures for Dominion Energy Christmas Parade

It’s time…the Dominion Energy Christmas Parade is back! The annual festive event will be this Saturday and numerous street closures and “No Parking” zones will be in effect.

The parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia and proceed east on Broad Street toward Seventh Street. More than 100,000 spectators from across Virginia attend annually, according to parade organizers.

Major city roads such as Broad Street and Leigh Street will be affected to accommodate this event.

“No Parking” zones along the route will go into effect beginning at 3 a.m. on Saturday, December 7 until 2 p.m.

Roads will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, December 7 until 2 p.m.

For towing inquiries please contact Seiberts Towing (804) 233-5757.

2024 Richmond Marathon Closures and No Parking

 

November 13, 2023

 

2024 Richmond Marathon Closures and No Parking

 

The 2024 Richmond Marathon is just days away. Runners will take to city streets on Saturday, November 16. There will be numerous “No Parking” zones and street closures in effect as a result.

 

The Richmond Police Department is asking motorists and pedestrians to be aware of the many roads that will be closed across the city to accommodate the marathon. Vehicles parked along the race course will be towed to accommodate the event starting at 9 p.m., Friday, November 15.

 

  

 

Please be aware of signs restricting parking and detours throughout the city starting at 9 p.m., Thursday, November 14, and continuing through 3 p.m., Saturday, November 16.

 

For towing inquiries please contact Seiberts Towing 804-233-5757.

 

Information is subject to change and additional streets may be temporarily closed as needed. Please follow RPD on X (Twitter) at @RichmondPolice for the latest information.

Second Street Festival Road Closures and No Parking Zones

 

Second Street Festival Road Closures and No Parking Zones

October 3, 2024

 

Starting Friday morning, several roads in Jackson Ward will close through the weekend for the Second Street Festival. Parking will be prohibited, resulting in vehicles being towed.

The cultural event will close streets including Second Street and Marshall Street.

“No Parking” zones and road closures will go into effect Friday at 7 a.m. Roads will re-open, and parking will again be permitted at approximately 12 a.m. on Sunday, October 6.

For towing inquiries please contact Seiberts Towing 804-233-5757.

A full list of the street closures and “No Parking” zones can be found here:

 

For more information about the event:

https://venturerichmond.com/our-events/2nd-street-festival/

 

Map with highlighted closures:

 

Roads Closed, No Parking for Richmond Folk Festival

 

Roads Closed, No Parking for Richmond Folk Festival

 

September 26, 2024

 

The Richmond Folk Festival, a cultural music event, will change traffic with numerous road closures and “No Parking” zones in effect on Friday, September 27, at 4 p.m., resulting in vehicles being towed.

 

The music event will close streets including Tredegar Street and roads near Brown’s Island.

 

“No Parking” zones and road closures will go into effect Friday at 4 p.m. Roads will re-open, and parking will again be permitted at approximately 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 29.

 

For towing inquiries please contact Seiberts Towing 804-233-5757.

 

A full list of the street closures and “No Parking” zones can be found here:

 

For more information about the event:

https://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/

Map with highlighted closures: