April 27, 2026
Contact:
Paige
Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)
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.
