CITY TO REPLACE 5TH STREET BRIDGE AND 7TH STREET BRIDGE

News Advisory

Richmond, Virginia

Mayor Dwight C. Jones

 

For Immediate Release

December 19, 2014

For more information, contact:

Sharon North – (804) 646-5607

 CITY TO REPLACE 5^TH STREET BRIDGE AND 7^TH STREET BRIDGE

~Major detours will be in place during construction~

RICHMOND, Va. - Beginning the first week of January, the City will begin replacing the 5^th Street Bridge over Leigh Street and 7^th Street Bridge over Leigh Street.  Motorists and pedestrians who travel the area will be affected.  While the bridges remain safe, the weight load for each bridge was reduced several years ago due to on-going wear.

The $3.6 million dollar project is being funded through City and state funds.  The contract has been awarded to Corman Construction.  work will take place in two phases from January 5 through August. 

The following changes will be in place during construction:

Phase 1: 7th Street Bridge over Leigh Street (January 5 to mid-May)

·         7th Street will be closed at Clay Street to through traffic.

·         Clay Street between 7^th Street and 8^th Street will be a detour route. No on-street parking will be permitted from January thru May.

·         8^th Street between Clay Street and Leigh Street will be a detour route. No on-street parking will be permitted from January thru May.

·         The Coliseum Parking Garage will remain open; however, access will only be granted via 7^th Street or Clay Street.  Cars must exit onto 8^th Street.

·         Leigh Street will be closed to vehicles, pedestrians, and parking between 4th Street and 8th Street. No on-street parking will be permitted. Traffic will be detoured to Jackson Street

Phase 2: 5^th Street Bridge over Leigh Street (mid-May to mid-August)

·         5^th Street will be closed at Jackson Street to through traffic.  Traffic will be detoured to 3^rd Street, south on 3^rd Street to Marshall Street, east on Marshall Street to 5^th Street.

·         Leigh Street will remain closed to vehicles, pedestrians, and parking between 4^th Street and 8^th Street. No on-street parking will be permitted.

Motorists are strongly encouraged to adhere to all detour and parking signage posted in the construction area.

Additional details can be obtained by contacting the project manager, Thomas Westbrook, with the Department of Public Works, at 646-3421 or at Thomas.Westbrook@richmondgov.com.

For more information on City projects and services, visit www.Richmondgov.com.

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Street Closure - 23rd Street

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                       

For Immediate Release

December 11, 2014
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607
 

                            Street Closure – 23^rd Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN:  Friday, December 12 through Monday, December 15

WHERE:  23^rd Street between East Grace Street and East Franklin Street

BACKGROUND:  There aforementioned area will be closed to allow for repairs to the cobblestones at the intersection of 23^rd Street and East Franklin Street.

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Lane and Sidewalk Closure - East Broad Street

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Immediate Release

December 10, 2014
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607
 

                Lane and Sidewalk Closure – East Broad Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Lane Closure

WHEN:  Monday, December 15 through Friday, February 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. .

WHERE:  Intersection of East Broad Street and Old 14^th Street/College Street

BACKGROUND:  There will be alternating lane and sidewalk closures in the aforementioned areas to allow for installation of new traffic signal equipment.  Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to follow the construction signage. 

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Lane Closure - 22nd Street

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Immediate Release

December 10, 2014
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607
 

                            Lane Closure – 22^nd Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Lane Closure

WHEN:  Monday, December 15 through Friday, December 19, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

WHERE:  22^nd Street between Venable Street and Fairfield Avenue

BACKGROUND:  There will be alternating lane closures in the aforementioned areas to allow for road repaving.

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Lane Closure – Stuart Avenue

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Immediate Release

December 5, 2014
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607
 

                          Lane Closure – Stuart Avenue

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Lane Closure

WHEN:  Monday, December 8 through Monday, December 15, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Stuart Avenue between Sheppard Street and Thompson Street

BACKGROUND:  There will be alternating lane closures in the aforementioned areas to allow for road repaving.

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Lane Closure - Floyd Avenue

 Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Immediate Release

December 2, 2014
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607
 

                          Lane Closure – Floyd Avenue

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Lane Closure

WHEN:  Friday, December 5 through Friday, December 12, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Floyd Avenue between North Boulevard and I-195

BACKGROUND:  There will be alternating lane closures in the aforementioned areas to allow for road repaving.

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Lane Closure - Alley between West Franklin Street and West Grace Street

Traffic Advisory
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Immediate Release

December 2, 2014
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607
 

    Lane Closure – Alley between West Franklin Street and West Grace Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Lane Closure

WHEN:  Wednesday, December 3 through Wednesday, December 10, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Alley between West Franklin Street and West Grace Street

BACKGROUND:  The aforementioned area will be closed to allow for alley repairs at the entrance to Harrison Avenue.  Motorists are advised to follow the signage at the opposite end of the alleys at Ryland Avenue and Shafer Street

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