Street Closure – Westbound Williamsburg Avenue

Traffic Advisory

February 17, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Street Closure – Westbound Williamsburg Avenue

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Street Closure
 
WHEN: February 26 to February 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily) 

WHERE: Westbound Williamsburg Avenue between South 31st Street and the intersection of East Main Street (in the 7th voter district)

BACKGROUND: City crews to conduct work associated with the intersection lighting.

Drivers entering the City should use Nicholson Street or East Franklin Street for these two days.

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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; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1 

Lane Closure – Jackson Street Intersections

Traffic Advisory

February 23, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – Jackson Street Intersections

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: March 2 to March 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: In the 2nd voter district:

-       Jackson Street and 1st Street Intersection

-       Jackson Street and 2nd Street Intersection

BACKGROUND: Installing utility pole risers for fiber optic communications cable.

There will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures during this process. Motorists and pedestrians must pay special attention to the construction signage.

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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; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Lane Closure – Brook Road Intersections

Traffic Advisory

February 23, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – Brook Road Intersections

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: February 24 to February 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: In the 3rd voter district:

-       Brook Road and Westbrook Avenue Intersection

-       At Brook Road and Azalea Avenue Intersection

BACKGROUND: Installing utility pole risers for fiber optic communications cable.

There will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures during this process. Motorists and pedestrians must pay special attention to the construction signage.

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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; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Lane Closure – Multiple Locations

Traffic Advisory

February 23, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – Multiple Locations

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: February 23 to February 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE:

Along Azalea Avenue from Brook Road to Chamberlayne Avenue (in the 3^rd voter district)

Hermitage Road from Laburnum Avenue to Westbrook Avenue (in the 3^rd voter district)

Along Westbrook Avenue from Hermitage Road to Brook Road (in the 3^rd voter district)

Along Chamberlayne Avenue from Azalea Avenue to Laburnum Avenue (in the 3^rd voter district)

BACKGROUND: Installing fiber optic communications cables.

There will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures during this process. Motorists and pedestrians must pay special attention to the construction signage.

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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; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Lane & Street Closure - Forest Hill Ave and Bliley Road; NEW DATES

Traffic Advisory

February 23, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane & Street Closure - Forest Hill Ave and Bliley Road; NEW DATES

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane & Street Closure
 
WHEN: March 2 through March 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Forest Hill Avenue and Bliley Road Street (in the 4th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Closure date moved due to inclement weather.

Removing existing signal poles and mast arms to replace around the intersection of Forest Hill Ave and Bliley Rd. As part of a traffic signal replacement installation project at the intersection.

Some travel lanes through this intersection may be temporarily closed during this process. Therefore, motorist must pay special attention to the signage during these days.

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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; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Street Closure – 5201 Sylvan Court

Traffic Advisory

February 11, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Street Closure – 5201 Sylvan Court

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Street Closure
 
WHEN: February 16 to February 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: 5200 Sylvan Court cul-de-sac between Sylvan Road and cul-de-sac of Sylvan Court (in the 4th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Replacing severe lateral and pavement restoration.  Property owners will have access to their properties within the closure area.

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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; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Street & Lane Closure – Forest Hill Avenue and Bliley Road

Traffic Advisory

February 10, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Street & Lane Closure – Forest Hill Avenue and Bliley Road

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Street & Lane Closure
 
WHEN: March 2 to March 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Forest Hill Avenue and Bliley Road (in the 4th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Removing existing signal poles and mast arms to replace around the intersection of Forest Ave. and Bliley Rd. as part of a traffic signal replacement installation project.

Some travel lanes through this intersection may be temporarily closed during this process. Therefore, motorist must pay special attention to the signage during these days.

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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; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Full Road Closure – Hull Street

Traffic Advisory

February 10, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

Street Closure – Hull Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Street Closure
 
WHEN: February 16 to June 15 from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. next day

WHERE: Hull Street (in the 5^th & 8th voter district)

BACKGROUND: The City will be resurfacing Hull St from Cowardin Ave to Belt Blvd.

Hull Street Resurfacing Plan is as follows:

2/16/26 The contractor will install Message Boards at Cowardin Ave and at Belt Blvd informing the public that construction will start on 3/16/26.

1.         Phase 1          (Cowardin to W 21st St)

2.         Phase 2          (W 21st St to Clopton)

3.         Phase 3          (Clopton to Tynick St)

4.         Phase 4          (Tynick St to E Broad Rock Blvd)

5.         Phase 5          (E Broad Rock Blvd to E 34th St)

6.         Phase 6          (E 34th St to Belt Blvd)

Each Phase will be completely closed for two to three weeks to perform this work. Work will consist of milling road to existing concrete road, lowering all utility valve boxes to new grade, adjusting all CG-9D entrances to new grade, and then resurfacing of roadway.

The start date is weather dependent.

To minimize delays for the public traveling through the city please use alternate routes.

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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; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Lane Closure – Hermitage Road

Traffic Advisory

February 10, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – Hermitage Road

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: February 16 to February 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Hermitage Road from Laburnum Avenue and Westbrook Avenue (in the 3^rd voter district)

BACKGROUND: Installing fiber optic communications cables.

There will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures during this process. Motorists and pedestrians must pay special attention to the construction signage.

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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; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Lane Closure – 21st Street

Traffic Advisory

February 10, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – 21^st Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: February 17 to February 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: 21st Street between Marshall Street and Broad Street (in the 7th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Brick sidewalk repair.

There will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures during this process. Motorists and pedestrians must pay special attention to the construction signage.

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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; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1 

Lane Closure – 25th Street

Traffic Advisory

February 10, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – 25^th Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: February 9 to February 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

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

BACKGROUND: Brick sidewalk repair.

There will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures during this process. Motorists and pedestrians must pay special attention to the construction signage.

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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; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Lane Closure – Marshall Street

Traffic Advisory

February 10, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – Marshall Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: February 11 to February 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Marshall Street between 21st Street and 25th Street (in the 7th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Placing asphalt patches in the roadway and sidewalk repair.

There will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures during this process. Motorists and pedestrians must pay special attention to the construction signage.

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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; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Lane Closure – All CSX grade crossings

Traffic Advisory

February 10, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – All CSX grade crossings

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
START DATE: March 9

WHERE: Roads with CSX grade crossings

BACKGROUND: CSX will be replacing the wooden ties in all the grade crossings within the City of Richmond (12 locations in all) beginning on or about March 9th.  At this time, we have minimal specific information but will share as the dates get closer and more information is shared with the City.  DPW is working with CSX representatives to develop detour plans to mitigate this impact on local residents.

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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; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Lane Closure – 1112 East Broad Street

Traffic Advisory

February 5, 2026

Contact:
Paige Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)

 

 

Lane Closure – 1112 East Broad Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: February 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Bus lane at 1112 East Broad Street (in the 6th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Closure of the bus lane just east of the intersection of 11th and Broad Streets to allow Dominion to use a crane to swap out equipment in a sidewalk vault.  Work date will be weather dependent.

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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; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Notice of Availability of Categorical Exclusion document

Notice of Availability of Categorical Exclusion document

Hull Street over Manchester Canal bridge replacement

State Project: U0360-127-035; UPC 113290
The City of Richmond

Proposed Project:

This project will replace the existing poor rated bridge on Hull Street spanning the Manchester Canal. Construction of the bridge will be staged, maintaining two lanes of vehicle traffic and one sidewalk across the canal. The new bridge will be a simple span bridge with architectural features consisting of 8.5-ft raised sidewalks on both sides and 44-ft of deck for vehicles and bicycles

Environmental Document Review:

The City of Richmond is announcing the availability of the Categorical Exclusion (CE) Document completed for this project, with concurrence from VDOT and FHWA. The environmental document is available for public review and comment on the City’s website at the following link: https://rva.gov/sites/default/files/2026-01/113290%20Draft%20CE_0.pdf

Written Request:

By this notice the City of Richmond is indicating the availability of the Categorical Exclusion document for public review and comment. You may request additional information or ask questions specific to the CE Document and its supporting information by sending a written request stating your concerns postmarked by on or before February 13, 2026.

Send comments and questions to:

        Thomas.Westbrook@rva.gov

        or

        City of Richmond, Department of Public Works

        900 E. Broad St, Rm 603

        Richmond VA 23219

        Attn: Thomas Westbrook

Questions or Special Assistance:

Questions regarding this project should be directed to Thomas Westbrook at Thomas.Westbrook@rva.gov

Please use the Subject Line “113290 NEPA CE Comments”

The City of Richmond ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.