Friday, February 27, 2026

Street Closures: Various Locations for CSX Work

 


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

 

WHAT:  Street Closures

 

WHEN: Starting at 6 a.m. on March 3 and ending at 2 p.m. on March 4


WHERE: The following locations:

  • Main Street at Main Street Station
  • Amtrack parking lot (affected spaces will be coned off)
  • E Cary St (near Canal Crossing Bldg.)
  • 15th & Cary Public Parking (affected spaces will be coned off)
  • Dock St (the area where it passes under the trestle)
  • Canal Walk
  • Manchester road emergency access road


BACKGROUND: CSX will be replacing the overhead rail lines that pass across the river. 


Note: Work is scheduled to start on the Manchester side of the James River on Tuesday. The road closures for Shockoe Bottom are slated to happen on Wednesday.

Monday, February 23, 2026

Street Closure – Westbound Williamsburg Avenue

Traffic Advisory

February 17, 2026

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

 

 

Street Closure – Westbound Williamsburg Avenue

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA
 
WHAT:  Street Closure
 
WHEN: February 26 to February 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily) 

WHERE: Westbound Williamsburg Avenue between South 31st Street and the intersection of East Main Street (in the 7th voter district)

BACKGROUND: City crews to conduct work associated with the intersection lighting.

Drivers entering the City should use Nicholson Street or East Franklin Street for these two days.

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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 

Lane Closure – Jackson Street Intersections

Traffic Advisory

February 23, 2026

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

 

 

Lane Closure – Jackson Street Intersections

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: March 2 to March 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: In the 2nd voter district:

-       Jackson Street and 1st Street Intersection

-       Jackson Street and 2nd Street Intersection

BACKGROUND: Installing utility pole risers for fiber optic communications cable.

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 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

Lane Closure – Brook Road Intersections

Traffic Advisory

February 23, 2026

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

 

 

Lane Closure – Brook Road Intersections

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: February 24 to February 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: In the 3rd voter district:

-       Brook Road and Westbrook Avenue Intersection

-       At Brook Road and Azalea Avenue Intersection

BACKGROUND: Installing utility pole risers for fiber optic communications cable.

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 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

Lane Closure – Multiple Locations

Traffic Advisory

February 23, 2026

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

 

 

Lane Closure – Multiple Locations

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: February 23 to February 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE:

Along Azalea Avenue from Brook Road to Chamberlayne Avenue (in the 3rd voter district)

Hermitage Road from Laburnum Avenue to Westbrook Avenue (in the 3rd voter district)

Along Westbrook Avenue from Hermitage Road to Brook Road (in the 3rd voter district)

Along Chamberlayne Avenue from Azalea Avenue to Laburnum Avenue (in the 3rd voter district)

BACKGROUND: Installing fiber optic communications cables.

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 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

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

Traffic Advisory

February 23, 2026

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

 

 

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

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane & Street Closure
 
WHEN: March 2 through March 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (daily)

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

BACKGROUND: Closure date moved due to inclement weather.

Removing existing signal poles and mast arms to replace around the intersection of Forest Hill Ave and Bliley Rd. As part of a traffic signal replacement installation project at the intersection.

Some travel lanes through this intersection may be temporarily closed during this process. Therefore, motorist 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 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

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Street Closure – 5201 Sylvan Court

Traffic Advisory

February 11, 2026

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

 

 

Street Closure – 5201 Sylvan Court

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Street Closure
 
WHEN: February 16 to February 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: 5200 Sylvan Court cul-de-sac between Sylvan Road and cul-de-sac of Sylvan Court (in the 4th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Replacing severe lateral and pavement restoration.  Property owners will have access to their properties within the closure area.

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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