Lane & Street Closure - Forest Hill Ave and Bliley Rd.

Traffic Advisory

January 30, 2026

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

 

 

Lane & Street Closure - Forest Hill Ave and Bliley Rd.

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane & Street Closure
 
WHEN: February 9 through February 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (daily)

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

BACKGROUND: 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

2900 East Franklin Street between 29th and 31st streets

 

Traffic Advisory | Street Closure: 2900 East Franklin Street

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA)     WHAT: Street Closure    WHEN: Now, January 29 until further notice WHERE: 2900 East Franklin Street between 29th and 31st streets BACKGROUND: Due to snowstorm related conditions, this closure is necessary to ensure public safety.

700 West 26th Street (northbound) between Stonewall and Riverside Drive

 

Street Closure: West 26th Street

 

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA)    WHAT: Street Closure   WHEN: January 29 until further notice  WHERE: 700 West 26th Street (northbound) between Stonewall and Riverside Drive  BACKGROUND: This closure is necessary to ensure public safety.   ###   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 – 7th Street

Traffic Advisory

January 16, 2026

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

 

 

Lane & Street Closure – 7th Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane & Street Closure
 
WHEN: January 20 through January 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: 7th Street between East Cary Street and East Byrd Street (in the 6th voter district)

BACKGROUND: Coastal Fiber will be performing an open cut installation of fiber optic cable. The parking lane from 7th Street and Cary Street to the intersection of 7th Street and Byrd Street will be closed.

RPD is to assist with the traffic control at the intersection of Byrd and 7th Streets.

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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; NEW DATES

Traffic Advisory

January 16, 2026

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

 

 

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

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane & Street Closure
 
WHEN: January 26 through February 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 as part of a traffic signal replacement installation project at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Bliley Road.

There will be intermittent lane closures during this process. Therefore, motorist must pay special attention to the 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

Street Closure - Dock St, Cary St, Main St, & 17th St; NEW DATES

Traffic Advisory

January 14, 2026

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

 

 

Street Closure - Dock St, Cary St, Main St, & 17th St; NEW DATES

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Street Closure
 
WHEN: January 23 through January 26 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (daily)

WHERE: Dock St, Cary St., Main St. and 17th Street at the point where the CSX trestle passes over them. (in the 6th voter district)

BACKGROUND: CSX crews to replace rails on the eastern leg of the tracks as they approach Main St Station. Road will be closed at 9 p.m. and reopened when work is completed for the night, but no later than 5 a.m..

Detours will be marked. The preferred route will be 14th St to Broad St to 21st St.

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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

Traffic Advisory

January 14, 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:  Lane & Street Closure
 
WHEN: January 15 through January 31 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.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 as part of a traffic signal replacement installation project at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Bliley Road.

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