Leonard Parkway Drainage Improvement Project
The City is making storm drain and ditch improvements along two alleys on either side of Leonard Parkway that backs up to the residential properties between Bunting Avenue and Westmoreland Street. This work includes the installation of 1,950 linear feet of 15 inch and 18 inch storm sewer pipe, 11 drop inlets and manholes, grading and paving of alleyways and other related work.
This area is in the First Council District in the Colonial Place neighborhood. Messer Landscaping is the contractor. Existing utilities will be marked, followed by the installation of erosion and sediment controls and traffic control measures as needed.
North Alley improvements begin Feb. 4, south alley begins May 6, with final restoration work approximately beginning July 8.
What is the purpose of the project?
To improve drainage of the storm sewer along the alleys located north and south of Leonard Parkway between Westmoreland Street and Bunting Avenue to alleviate private property flooding.
Will the project work impact my property?
All of the project’s limits of disturbance (LOD) are within the City’s right-of-way.
Will the proposed drainage work impact any of my utilities?
It is not anticipated that the work will impact any property owner utilities within or outside of the LOD. Excavation within the trench for installation of the new storm sewer pipe will require work to be carefully performed around existing underground cable, phone, fiber optic and natural gas utilities as well as aboveground power and communications utilities.
How will this work impact traffic in the area?
Work within the project corridor will impact access to and from the alley, that is, within the active area of construction. Property owners will be given a 48-hour advance notification when they can expect limited or no access to and from their property by means of the alley. Road closures will also be required on Bunting Avenue and Leonard Parkway at a few locations where the new storm sewer will be connected to the existing storm sewer. Traffic control measures will be placed at appropriate locations to notify property owners and the general public of the work zones and any alley or road closures associated with the active construction zone. Residents may also follow DPU’s Street closing Twitter feed @DPUStreetNewsfor real time updates of street closures due to utility work.
Will this work impact parking within the alleys?
Parking will be impacted in the alleys within the active construction areas. The 48-hour advance notifications will identify these areas where alley parking will be impacted.
What permits were needed for the project?
A land disturbing permit will be issued prior to the beginning of actual construction as well as a work-in-streets permit. Both of these permits are issued by the City.
When will the work be performed?
The work will mainly be performed between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Although it is not anticipated, some construction tasks may need to be performed after-hours or on weekends.
How long will it take?
The project is anticipated to be completed within 6 to 8 months.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS,
CONCERNS OR COMMENTS ABOUT
THE PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT:
Craig Pittman, P.E.
Project Manager
Department of Public Utilities
Technical Services Division
804-646-6454 (office) or 804-240-1517 (cell)
Craig.Pittman@Richmondgov.com
This area is in the First Council District in the Colonial Place neighborhood. Messer Landscaping is the contractor. Existing utilities will be marked, followed by the installation of erosion and sediment controls and traffic control measures as needed.
North Alley improvements begin Feb. 4, south alley begins May 6, with final restoration work approximately beginning July 8.
What is the purpose of the project?
To improve drainage of the storm sewer along the alleys located north and south of Leonard Parkway between Westmoreland Street and Bunting Avenue to alleviate private property flooding.
Will the project work impact my property?
All of the project’s limits of disturbance (LOD) are within the City’s right-of-way.
Will the proposed drainage work impact any of my utilities?
It is not anticipated that the work will impact any property owner utilities within or outside of the LOD. Excavation within the trench for installation of the new storm sewer pipe will require work to be carefully performed around existing underground cable, phone, fiber optic and natural gas utilities as well as aboveground power and communications utilities.
How will this work impact traffic in the area?
Work within the project corridor will impact access to and from the alley, that is, within the active area of construction. Property owners will be given a 48-hour advance notification when they can expect limited or no access to and from their property by means of the alley. Road closures will also be required on Bunting Avenue and Leonard Parkway at a few locations where the new storm sewer will be connected to the existing storm sewer. Traffic control measures will be placed at appropriate locations to notify property owners and the general public of the work zones and any alley or road closures associated with the active construction zone. Residents may also follow DPU’s Street closing Twitter feed @DPUStreetNewsfor real time updates of street closures due to utility work.
Will this work impact parking within the alleys?
Parking will be impacted in the alleys within the active construction areas. The 48-hour advance notifications will identify these areas where alley parking will be impacted.
What permits were needed for the project?
A land disturbing permit will be issued prior to the beginning of actual construction as well as a work-in-streets permit. Both of these permits are issued by the City.
When will the work be performed?
The work will mainly be performed between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Although it is not anticipated, some construction tasks may need to be performed after-hours or on weekends.
How long will it take?
The project is anticipated to be completed within 6 to 8 months.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS,
CONCERNS OR COMMENTS ABOUT
THE PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT:
Craig Pittman, P.E.
Project Manager
Department of Public Utilities
Technical Services Division
804-646-6454 (office) or 804-240-1517 (cell)
Craig.Pittman@Richmondgov.com
