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.
