Road Closures & No Parking for IllumiNATION Events

Road Closures & No Parking for IllumiNATION Events

A portion of North Arthur Ashe Boulevard and several side streets will be closed and “No Parking” zones established for the upcoming IllumiNATION events.

These closures and “No Parking” zones will be in place on Tuesday, June 16 and from Thursday – Sunday, June 25-28. The June 16 closures will accommodate a smaller event and testing of the equipment for the larger IllumiNATION event later in the month. The times of the closures and “No Parking” zones are the same for all event days.

Road Closures & No Parking Zones:

6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

North Arthur Ashe Boulevard (Southbound lanes) in the 300-500 blocks (between Hanover and Park avenues)

2800 block of Kensington Avenue (between Colonial Avenue and North Arthur Ashe Boulevard)

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

North Arthur Ashe Boulevard (Northbound lanes) in the 300-500 blocks (between Hanover and Park avenues)

2700 block of Kensington Avenue (between Mulberry Street and North Arthur Ashe Boulevard)

2700 block of Stuart Avenue (between Mulberry Street and North Arthur Ashe Boulevard)

Please see the attached maps.

Towing Enforcement:
No parking zones will be actively enforced. Vehicles parked in restricted areas will be towed.

For more information about IllumiNATION, visit https://virginiahistory.org/events/americas-250th/illumination

Lane Closure: Jackson Street between 1st and 4th streets

 

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 

 

WHAT: Lane Closure

 

WHEN: June 15 - 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

 

WHERE: Jackson Street between 1st and 4th streets (in the 7th voter district): 

 

 BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures to allow the contractor to perform fiber optic cable splicing.

Lane Closure - 25th and Main Streets

 

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 

 

WHAT: Lane Closure

 

WHEN: June 15 - 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

 

WHERE: 25th Street and Main Street (in the 7th voter district): 

 

 BACKGROUND: There will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures to allow the contractor to perform fiber optic cable splicing.

Lane Closures - Grove Avenue

 

Lane Closures - (Various locations: Hermitage/Brook Road/Chamberlayne/and Jackson Street)

 

Lane Closures - PAVING: Various Locations - Southside

 

Lane Closure: Sherbrook Road between Charlise Road and Chippenham Parkway

 WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 

 

WHAT: Lane Closure

 

WHEN: May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Sherbrook Road between Charlise Road and Chippenham Parkway (in the 4th voter district) 

 BACKGROUND: The 3600 block of Sherbrook Road will be closed to allow a contractor to install sewer lateral and pave the street. Traffic signs will be posted, and residents will have access to their properties within closure

Lane Closure: Byrd Street between 7th and 9th streets

 

Traffic Advisory

April 27, 2026

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – Byrd Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: Starting at 6 p.m. on May 1 and ending at 8 p.m. on May 2

WHERE: Byrd Street between 7th and 9th streets

BACKGROUND: The area will be closed to set-up a crane on South 10th Street.

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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. Report service requests to RVA311.com or call 3-1-1.

Lane Closures – Brookland Park Boulevard Area

 

Traffic Advisory

April 21, 2026

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closures – Brookland Park Boulevard Area

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closures
 
WHEN: April 23 through May 8 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: The following streets in the 3^rd voter district:

·         Hanes Avenue between W Norwood Ave to W Essex Ave

·         Garland Ave between W Norwood Ave to W Essex Ave

·         The Terrace between W Lancaster and W Norwood Ave

·         Griffin Ave between W Norwood Ave and West Essex Ave

·         W Essex Ave between Moss Side Avenue and Griffin Ave

·         Montrose Avenue between 2715 Montrose Ave and W Essex Ave

·         Edgewood Ave between Montrose Ave and Essex Ave

·         W Norwood Ave between Griffin Ave and Hanes Ave

BACKGROUND: There will be alternating lane closures for paving.

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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. Report service requests to RVA311.com or call 3-1-1.

Lane Closure: Hull Street between Cowardin Avenue and Belt Boulevard

 Traffic Advisory

April 20, 2026

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – Hull Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: May 11 through June 11 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Hull Street between Cowardin Avenue and Belt Boulevard (in the 5th and 8th voter districts):

BACKGROUND: There will be alternating lane closures for paving.

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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. Report service requests to RVA311.com or call 3-1-1

Lane Closure: East Clopton Street between Maury and Bainbridge streets

 

Traffic Advisory

April 17, 2026

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – East Clopton Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: April 22 through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: East Clopton Street between Maury and Bainbridge streets (in the 8th voter district):

BACKGROUND: There will be alternating lane closures for paving.

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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. Report service requests to RVA311.com or call 3-1-1.

Lane Closures: 21st Street and 25th Street

 

Traffic Advisory

April 17, 2026

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closures: 21st Street and 25th Street  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closures
 
WHEN: April 27 through May 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: The following areas in the 7th voter district):

·         21st Street and Marshall Street

·         21st Street and Broad Street 

·         25th Street and Marshall Street

·         25th Street and Broad Street

·         25th Street and Main Street

 BACKGROUND: There will be alternating and intermittent lane closures and sidewalk closures in the aforementioned areas to allow the contractor to perform fiber optic cable splicing.

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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. Report service requests to RVA311.com or call 3-1-1.

Lane Closures: Hermitage Road, Brook Road, Chamberlayne Avenue, Jackson Street

 

Traffic Advisory

April 17, 2026

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closures:

Hermitage Road, Brook Road, Chamberlayne Avenue, Jackson Street  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closures
 
WHEN: April 20 through May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: The following areas in the 2nd and 3rd voter districts):

·         Hermitage Road and Laburnum Avenue

·         Brook Road and Azalea Avenue

·         Brook Road and Westbrook Avenue

·         Brook Road and Laburnum Avenue

·         Chamberlayne Avenue and Laburnum Avenue

·         Jackson Street and 1st Street

·         Jackson Street and 2nd Street

·         Jackson Street and 4th Street  

 BACKGROUND: There will be alternating and intermittent lane closures and sidewalk closures in the aforementioned areas to allow the contractor to perform fiber optic cable splicing.

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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. Report service requests to RVA311.com or call 3-1-1.

Lane Closure: East Richmond Road between Oakwood Avenue and Jennie Scher Road

 

Traffic Advisory

April 17, 2026

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – East Richmond Road

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: April 20 through April 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: East Richmond Road between Oakwood Avenue and Jennie Scher Road (in the 7th voter district):

BACKGROUND: There will be alternating lane closures for paving.

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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. Report service requests to RVA311.com or call 3-1-1.

Lane Closure: Patterson Avenue and St. Christopher's Road

 WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA)  

 

WHAT: Lane Closure 

 

WHEN: April 20 to April 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Patterson Avenue and St. Christopher's Road (1st voter district)

BACKGROUND: There will be alternating lane closures to allow the contractor to install conduits, junction boxes, signal poles, and the cabinet foundation to continue with the installation of a new traffic light at the intersection

Lane Closure – Williamsburg Avenue

 

Lane Closure – Williamsburg Avenue  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: April 14 through May 15

WHERE: Williamsburg Avenue at East Main Street (in the 7th voter district):

BACKGROUND: A lane closure and detour are required for the City contractor to conduct work associated with the intersection improvement at East Main Street and Williamsburg Avenue.  The closure affects the south bound lane of East Main Street. 

Westbound on East Main Street entering the City will remain open to traffic.

Detour: Drivers heading to Rockets/Eastern Henrico from the City should use Williamsburg Avenue and Nicholson Street until this phase of work is complete.

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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. Report service requests to RVA311.com or call 3-1-1.

Lane Closures - Various locations

 PAVING | Lane Closures - there will be alternating lane closures for paving April 14 - May 14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please see the list and map.