Traffic Advisory
February 10, 2026
Contact:
Paige
Bell – 804-646-4453 (Office)
Street Closure – Hopkins Road; REMINDER
WHO: City
of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA)
WHAT: Street Closure
WHEN: March
23 to April 29
WHERE: Hopkins Road between Richmond Highway and the railroad
tracks (in the 8th voter district)
Work
Includes:
•
Install 12” Water main Connecting to Rt 1 and
Hopkins Road existing water mains
•
Install Hopkins Road curb gutter, concrete medians,
and ADA, sign island
•
Install signal control cabinet, and underground
connections new signalized intersection
•
Install pedestrian crossing control devices
•
Milling asphalt travel surface
•
Install temporary pavement markings
Detour
Route:
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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. Operating budgets for both departments come from the
general fund of the City of Richmond. For more information about services,
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