Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Valley Road Closed until Nov. 7

Valley Road between Hospital Street and the Richmond Henrico Turnpike will be closed around the clock, seven days a week beginning Sept. 6 until Nov. 7 for water main work. Detours will be marked.

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Lane Closure – Belmont Road and South Belmont Road


Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

 
 

Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Immediate Release

August 30, 2016
For more information, contact:
Paige Hairston – (804) 646-3659
 


                                         Lane Closure – Belmont Road and South Belmont Road  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Lane Closure

WHEN:  Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, December 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  

WHERE:  Belmont Road and South Belmont Road

BACKGROUND:  There will intermittent lane closures during the construction of a modern roundabout at the intersection of Belmont Road, South Belmont and West Belmont roads. Please use caution and follow the road signs.

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Street Closure – Seneca Road between Motoaka Road and Hileah Avenue


Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

 


Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Immediate Release

August 30, 2016
For more information, contact:
Paige Hairston – (804) 646-3659
 


                                         Street Closure – Seneca Road between Motoaka Road and Hileah Avenue  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN:  Tuesday, September 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  

WHERE:  Seneca Road between Motoaka Road and Hileah Avenue

BACKGROUND:  Seneca Road between Motoaka Road and Hileah Avenue will be closed to operate a crane to remove a tree. Please use caution and follow the road signs.

Note: If an alternate date is needed, the road closure will take place on a weekday during September 7 - 13.

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Street Closure – North Jefferson Street between West Broad and West Grace streets


Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

 

 

Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Immediate Release

August 30, 2016
For more information, contact:
Paige Hairston – (804) 646-3659
 


                                         Street Closure – North Jefferson Street between West Broad and West Grace streets  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN:  Wednesday, August 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  

WHERE:  North Jefferson Street between West Broad and West Grace streets

BACKGROUND:  North Jefferson Street between West Broad and West Grace streets will be closed to operate a crane to replace equipment mounted on the roof at 123 West Broad Street.

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Monday, August 29, 2016

DPU lane closures week of Aug 29

Lanes closed this week
1200 blk N 19th
3200 blk Jeter
2100 blk 2nd
1800 blk Fairmount at Mosby
00 blk S Stafford
1800 blk Commerce
2500 blk Coles
1900 blk Maury
2900 blk Barton alley at 200 E Essex
0 blk W Clay
3600 blk Frontier
4100 blk Monument at Malvern
00 blk Willway

1100 blk Mt Erin

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Wastewater Project will close parts of intersection for a month on East End

This wastewater utility project will take place at the intersection of Fairmount Avenue, Mosby Street, Littlepage Street, and Mechanicsville Turnpike and involves repairs to the sanitary sewer system located there. Travel lanes will be restricted for the duration for approximately four weeks from Aug. 29 through Sept. 23.

In phase one, both southbound lanes of Mosby and the right, eastbound lane of Littlepage will be closed. In phase two, all lanes on Fairmount will be closed 100 feet east of the intersection, as well as the right, northbound lane of Mosby. Expect traffic delays. Detours will be marked.

Monday, August 22, 2016

Street Closure – West Avenue between Boyd and North Harrison streets


Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

 
  

Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Immediate Release

August 22, 2016
For more information, contact:
Paige Hairston – (804) 646-3659
 


                        Street Closure – West Avenue between Boyd and North Harrison streets 

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN: Starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24 and ending at 4 p.m.  

WHERE:   West Avenue between Boyd and North Harrison streets  

BACKGROUND:  West Avenue between Boyd and North Harrison streets will be closed to operate a crane to remove a City tree from 1004 West Avenue. Please follow the detour signs.

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Street Closure – West Franklin Street between Belvidere and Henry streets


Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

 

 
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Immediate Release

August 22, 2016
For more information, contact:
Paige Hairston – (804) 646-3659
 


                        Street Closure – West Franklin Street between Belvidere and Henry streets 

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN: Starting at 8 p.m. on Friday, August 26 and ending at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 27 

WHERE:   West Franklin Street between Belvidere and Henry streets  

BACKGROUND:  West Franklin Street between Belvidere and Henry streets will be closed to operate a crane to remove equipment from the roof of 520 West Franklin Street. Please follow the detour signs.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

DPU lane closures for week of Aug 15

Aug 16
Lanes closed this week
1000 blk Edgehill
1700 blk Blair
3900 blk Dover at Banbury
2000 blk Phaup
2100 blk 2nd
2900 blk Barton alley at 200 E Essex
100 blk N 7th at Franklin
300 blk N Jefferson
2600 blk W Main at Robinson
3600 blk Frontier
1800 blk Fairmoutn at Mosby

2300 blk N 23rd

Friday, August 12, 2016

LANE CLOSURES – Eastbound Broad Street from Thompson Street to Laurel Street

Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works



Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
         
For Immediate Release
August 12, 2016
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607


   LANE CLOSURES – Eastbound Broad Street from Thompson Street to Laurel Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Lane Closure

WHEN: Tuesday, August 16 to Sunday, October 16 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Saturday 
WHERE:  The following areas will be impacted:
·         Eastbound Broad Street from 3321Thompson Street progressing to the 300 block of Laurel Street. Work will occur on the sidewalk on the south side of Broad Street
BRIEF: Utility relocation work will begin at Thompson and Broad Street. Construction will progress eastward along the south side of Eastbound Broad Street. This work will progress at a rate of roughly one block per day. Work Zones will involve closing one curb and/or parking lane of Broad Street and a portion of the adjacent sidewalk for approximately 500 to 550 feet around the work site.  Pedestrian pathway detours and street lane closure signs will be posted accordingly. Please follow construction signage and be aware of construction workers and vehicles within the Work Zone(s). Pedestrians are advised to follow Work Zone signage in the sidewalk area. Permitted work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

BACKGROUND: During construction, the public will continue to have access to businesses, organizations and services located along the Project route.

A construction hotline is active at 804-980-0084, providing updates on construction and expected impacts. For updates online, please visit the Pulse Construction Updates page: http://www.ridegrtc.com/brt/construction-info. As work progresses, frequent updates will be provided.

Lane Construction will proactively minimize disruption to businesses and residents during construction. Any activity that would impact parking, loading zones, access, utilities and other business-related functions must receive approval from VDOT who will ensure that continuous access will be provided to all businesses at all times. All Project team members are committed to providing prompt information to ensure a smooth construction phase for businesses, residents and patrons of the region as part of the overall success of the Project.

As always, work is weather and progress-dependent. Pulse service is expected to begin in October 2017.


GRTC Pulse is a modern, high quality, high capacity rapid transit system that will serve a 7.6 mile route along Broad Street and Main Street, from Rocketts Landing in the City of Richmond to Willow Lawn in Henrico County. The Pulse will link the public to many exciting destinations, businesses, services and restaurants.

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Street Closure – East Cary between 6th to 7th streets and South 7th from Cary to Canal streets


Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

 

Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Immediate Release

August 11, 2016
For more information, contact:
Paige Hairston – (804) 646-3659
 


                        Street Closure – East Cary between 6th to 7th streets and South 7th from Cary to Canal streets 

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN: Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 12 and ending at 5 a.m. Monday, August 15 

WHERE:   East Canal from 6th to 7th streets and South 7th Street from Cary to Canal streets.

BACKGROUND:  One travel lane of East Cary Street between 6th and 7th streets and South 7th Street from Cary to Canal streets will be closed for the demolition of the parking deck at 111 South 6th Street. The streets will reopen prior to rush hour on Monday morning. Please follow the road signs.

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Monday, August 8, 2016

DPU lane closures week of Aug 8

Lanes closed this week
1300 blo W Broad rear alley
1600 blk Sauer
1700 blk Blair
100 blk N 7th at E Franklin
300 blk N Jefferson
2000 blk Phaup
2900 blk Barton at 200 blk E Essex
2600 blk W Main st Robinson
500 blk W 26th at Semmes
3400 blk Hawthorne
100 blk Gun Club at Tomacee
3600 blk Frontier
4700 blk Grandway

4100 blk Jeff Davis

Friday, August 5, 2016

Street Closure – North 2nd Street between Clay and Leigh streets


Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

 

 

Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Immediate Release

August 5, 2016
For more information, contact:
Paige Hairston – (804) 646-3659
 


                        Street Closure – North 2nd Street between Clay and Leigh streets 

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN: Starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 8 and ending at 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 10 

WHERE:   North 2nd Street between Clay and Leigh streets

BACKGROUND:  The street will be closed to operate a crane to set steel construction for a new apartment building. Please follow the road signs.

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Monday, August 1, 2016

Street Closure – East Main Street between Williamsburg Avenue and Nicholson Street


Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

 

 

Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Immediate Release

August 1, 2016
For more information, contact:
Paige Hairston – (804) 646-3659
 


                        Street Closure – East Main Street between Williamsburg Avenue and Nicholson Street 

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN: Starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday, August 3 and ending at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 4

WHERE:   East Main Street between Williamsburg Avenue and Nicholson Street

BACKGROUND:  Portions of the street near 3017 East Main Street will be closed to replace an existing power pole to facilitate replacement of the Route 5 Bridge. Please follow the detour signs.

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DPU Street Closings Week of Aug 1

Aug 1
Closed
2000 block alley south of Monument at Allison through Wed


Lanes closed this week
200 blk Granby
6400 blk Stuart
1400 blk Clydewood
1800 blk Moore on Tues-Thurs
5100 blk Grove on Tues
2200 blk Harwood on Tues
800 blk Maple on Tues
2100 blk Keswick on Thurs
400 blk Libbie on Thurs

300 blk Granite on Fri

Street Closure – East Canal from 6th to 7th streets and South 7th from Cary to Canal streets


Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

 
 

Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Immediate Release

August 1, 2016
For more information, contact:
Paige Hairston – (804) 646-3659
 


                        Street Closure – East Canal from 6th to 7th streets and South 7th from Cary to Canal streets 

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN: Starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 1 and ending at 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 3 

WHERE:   East Canal from 6th to 7th streets and South 7th Street from Cary to Canal streets.

BACKGROUND:  The streets will be closed in sections (one street at a time) to place concrete jersey barriers for future demolition of the building at 111 South 6th Street. Please follow the road signs.

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