Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Lane and Shoulder Closures - Manchester Bridge

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 24, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607

Lane and Shoulder Closures - Manchester Bridge

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane and Shoulder Closure

WHEN: Wednesday, August 31 through Thursday, September 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Manchester Bridge from Byrd Street to Semmes Avenue

BACKGROUND: There will be single lane and shoulder closings during on-going inspections as part of the Manchester Bridge Structural Inspection Analysis & Rehabilitation Project.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Street Closure- East Grace Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 18, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure- East Grace Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Tuesday, August 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: East Grace Street between North 4th Street and North 5th Street.

BACKGROUND: This area will be closed to remove a bus shelter at 412 East Grace Street.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Lane Closures- East Broad Street

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones



For Immediate Release
August 17, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closures- East Broad Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closures

WHEN: Saturday, August 20 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: East Broad Street between North 5th Street and North 6th Street.

BACKGROUND: The eastbound lanes in this area will be closed to remove a bus shelter at 501 East Broad Street.

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Lane Closures- North Boulevard Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 17, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closures- North Boulevard Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closures

WHEN: Thursday, August 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: North Boulevard between Robin Hood Road and RMA ramp.

BACKGROUND: Two through lanes will be closed to remove the Holiday Inn sign at 3207 North Boulevard Street. Traffic will shift to the left turn lane.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Lane Closures- Bellevue Avenue and Moss Side Avenue

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 16, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Lane Closures- Bellevue Avenue and Moss Side Avenue

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closures

WHEN: Wednesday, August 17 to Monday, September 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Bellevue Avenue and Moss Side Avenue between North Avenue and Rex Avenue

BACKGROUND: These lanes will be closed intermittently to install a speed hump around a school area.

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Street Closure-North 8th Street amd Duval Street


TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 16, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure North 8th Street and Duval Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure WHEN: Friday, August 19 through Saturday, September 3

WHERE: The intersection of North 8th Street and Duval Street

BACKGROUND: This area will be closed due to construction and intersection improvements for the Duval Street Realignment project. The J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College parking deck will be accessible from 8th Street. Both the 8th Street and Duval Street entrances to the Virginia Commonwealth University parking deck will remain open.

DETOUR: Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes. Commuters to I-95N/I-64W are encouraged to use the 3rd Street on-ramp; commuters to I-95S are encouraged to use the Broad Street interchange.

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Street Closure-Mulberry Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 16, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Street Closure- Mulberry Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Wednesday, August 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Mulberry Street between Hanover Avenue and Grove Avenue

BACKGROUND: This area will be closed to replace an HVAC unit at 2701 Hanover Avenue.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Traffic Signal Improvement Projects to begin on Jefferson Davis Highway at Bells Road and Castlewood Road

NEWS RELEASE
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 9, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Traffic Signal Improvement Projects to begin on
Jefferson Davis Highway at Bells Road and Castlewood Road

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Traffic signal improvements

WHEN: Monday, August 15 through Friday, September 30

WHERE: This project will take place at the following intersections:
· Jefferson Davis Highway at Bells Road
· Jefferson Davis Highway at Castlewood Road

BACKGROUND: The following improvements will be made to improve motorist and pedestrian safety. There may be temporary sidewalk and traffic lane closures during portions of the construction.

SCOPE OF WORK: The following improvements will significantly improve motorist and pedestrian safety:
· Installation of new mast arm traffic signal poles
· Installation of pedestrian countdown indicators
· Installation of new wheelchair ramps
· New painted pavement markings
· Sidewalk restoration

For more information on city services and schedules, please visit us on line at www.RichmondGov.com.

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Traffic Signal Improvement Project to begin on Grace Street and Franklin Street

NEWS RELEASE
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones


For Immediate Release
August 9, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


Traffic Signal Improvement Project
to begin on Grace Street and Franklin Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works WHAT: Traffic signal improvements

WHEN: Monday, August 15 through Friday, October 28

WHERE: This project will take place at the following intersections:
· Grace Street at Adams Street
· Franklin Street at Foushee Street

BACKGROUND: The following improvements will be made to improve motorist and pedestrian safety. There may be temporary sidewalk and traffic lane closures during portions of the construction.

SCOPE OF WORK: The following improvements will significantly improve motorist and pedestrian safety:
· Installation of new mast arm traffic signal poles
· Installation of pedestrian countdown indicators
· Installation of new wheelchair ramps
· New painted pavement markings
· Sidewalk restoration

For more information on city services and schedules, please visit us on line at www.RichmondGov.com.

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