Lane Closure – Blithwood Drive and Sequoyah Road

Traffic Advisory

March 5, 2026

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

 

 

Lane Closure – Blithwood Drive and Sequoyah Road

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: March 9 to March 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Sequoyah Rd from Hathaway Road to Blithwood Road & Blithwood Road from Sequoyah Road to dead end (in the 4th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Intermittent lane closures for the city to resurface.

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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; civil engineering and capital improvement projects along with the Department of Transportation (DOT). DPW delivers essential services that keep the city clean, safe, and healthy. The DOT plans, builds and maintains the city’s transportation system to ensure safe, reliable, and equitable mobility for all users. The department is responsible for traffic operations, street signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, bike lanes, and transportation programs that support economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and quality of life. Guided by the city’s Vision Zero commitment, the DOT works to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries through data-driven policies, street design, and community partnerships. In addition, the DOT issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share Program. Operating budgets for both departments come from the general fund of the City of Richmond. For more information about services, click here or call 3-1-1

Street Closure – 1200/1300 Richmond Highway

Traffic Advisory

March 5, 2026

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

 

 

Street Closure – 1200/1300 Richmond Highway

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Street Closure
 
WHEN: March 10 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: 1200 and 1300 block of Richmond Highway (in the 8th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Conducting a rolling-stop for signal installation work along both the north and south bound lanes.

Traffic may be halted for 15 minutes while the work is being conducted.

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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; civil engineering and capital improvement projects along with the Department of Transportation (DOT). DPW delivers essential services that keep the city clean, safe, and healthy. The DOT plans, builds and maintains the city’s transportation system to ensure safe, reliable, and equitable mobility for all users. The department is responsible for traffic operations, street signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, bike lanes, and transportation programs that support economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and quality of life. Guided by the city’s Vision Zero commitment, the DOT works to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries through data-driven policies, street design, and community partnerships. In addition, the DOT issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share Program. Operating budgets for both departments come from the general fund of the City of Richmond. For more information about services, click here or call 3-1-1

Street Closures - CSX Update - closures until 4 pm 3/4/26 - Main Street/E Cary/Dock Street & more

 

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 4 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

Street Closure – Westbound Williamsburg Avenue; NEW DATES

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: March 3 to March 5 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: Due to inclement weather, this closure was rescheduled. 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 

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.

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