CHANGES TO FRANKLIN STREET INTERCHANGE TRAFFIC PATTERN IN RICHMOND BEGIN JANUARY 14

CONTACT:   Bob Spieldenner 804-524-6179 Media inquiries 804-586-4455 vdotrva@vdot.virginia.gov

January 7, 2019

CHANGES TO FRANKLIN STREET INTERCHANGE TRAFFIC PATTERN IN RICHMOND BEGIN JANUARY 14 Ramp will be narrowed to one lane

SOUTH CHESTERFIELD – Widening of the I-95 South/E. Franklin Street interchange (Exit 74B) in the City of Richmond will significantly affect traffic patterns beginning Monday, January 14. The ramp from I-95 south to E. Franklin Street will be closed Monday from 12 a.m. - 6 a.m., weather permitting, while crews install concrete barriers. Once the barriers are in place, one lane of the ramp will remain closed until the project is completed in summer 2019. In addition, the following traffic patterns will be in place throughout the life of the project: E. Franklin Street eastbound will be closed between 14th Street and 15th Street. Motorists heading north on 15th Street will only be allowed to turn right on E. Franklin Street. Motorists heading south on 15th Street will not be allowed to turn left into Main Street Station and will be detoured to E. Main St. While the work is underway, drivers should expect significant traffic impacts, especially during the morning rush hour. To avoid delays, drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes. Once completed, the $1.4 million project will widen the ramp from two to three lanes to improve safety and alleviate congestion. For more information about the Franklin Street interchange improvement project, visit: http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/richmond/franklin_street_ramp_widening_in_richmond.asp For the latest real-time traffic information or road conditions, call 511 or visit http://www.511virginia.org.    (END)

Haxall Canal Draining January 5, 2019 - May 1, 2019

Haxall Canal Draining January 5, 2019 - May 1, 2019

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is planning to begin dredging  the Haxall Canal on Saturday, January 5, 2019 as part of its required maintenance.

The Haxall Canal, which starts from the head gates near the west end of Brown's Island and extends to the 12th Street level control structure has accumulated large quantities of sediment from the James River and has reached levels that undermine the functionality of the level control structure and head gates, in addition to the aesthetic features the canal provides to the City. 

Sediment in the canal before the last dredging

The Canal was dredged this summer to survey and better assess the quantity of sediment requiring removal from the canal. The maintenance project will remove the large quantities of sediment and is scheduled to be completed by May 2019.

The Haxall Canal was previously drained and dredged of sediment in 2008. The City is expected to perform this required maintenance every 10-15 years. In addition to routine dredging maintenance, the Canal is periodically drawn down to lower levels for routine maintenance most often associated with cleaning trash and debris that undermine the functionality of the head gates and level control structure.

DPU staff have worked closely with Venture Richmond to establish the dates necessary for the current drawdown of the canal and will continue to do so in the future. In addition, Game and Inland Fishery staff have been notified of the canal draining and will be on standby to possibly assist with fish trapped in the canal when drained. Unfortunately this is not a finite process and a small number of fish could be killed, odors from stagnant water may be present, and there will be unpleasant aesthetics as a result of an empty canal bed. 

 

In addition to draining the canal, citizens should expect frequent construction traffic and equipment on a small portion of Brown's Island from Tredegar Street where this vehicular/pedestrian access will be closed to the public throughout the duration of the project. All other pedestrian access points to Brown's Island will remain accessible and open to the public throughout the duration of the project.

For more information regarding this project, please contact Angela Fountain, DPU/DPW Public Information Manager at 804-646-7323 or Howard Glenn, DPU Operations Manager at 804-646-1920.

North 18th Street between East Main and East Franklin streets

Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

Providing a clean, safe and healthy environment

Richmond, Virginia
The Honorable Mayor Levar M. Stoney
                                                                                                                                                  For Immediate Release

January 2, 2019

Media Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659(Office)

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 
 

                                                  Street Closure – North 18th Street 

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN: Saturday, January 5 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

WHERE: North 18^th Street between East Main and East Franklin streets

BACKGROUND: The aforementioned area will be closed to allow a crane to place HVAC units on the roof of the building at 6 North 18^th Street. Traffic will be detoured to North 19^th Street. Motorists are urged to use caution and observe the traffic control signage.        

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 146 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;  urban forestry;  signs; signals and pavement markings;  grass cutting;  graffiti removal;  and parking. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way, manages City bridges, implements street and traffic Capital Projects, manages Richmond’s Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles.  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 - Meadowbridge Road

Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

Providing a clean, safe and healthy environment

Richmond, Virginia
The Honorable Mayor Levar M. Stoney
                                                                                                                                                                  For Immediate Release

December 27, 2018

Media Contact:
Sharon North – 804.646.5607(Office)

                          804.263.4325 (Cell) 
 

                                            Lane Closure – Meadowbridge Road 

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 

WHAT:  Lane Closure

WHEN: Thursday, January 3 through Friday, February 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Meadowbridge Road at 1^st Avenue and Highland View Avenue

BACKGROUND: Residential traffic calming improvements will be made at the intersection, including construction of landscaped concrete medians and additional pavement markings. Motorists are urged to use caution in the construction zone.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 146 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;  urban forestry;  signs; signals and pavement markings;  grass cutting;  graffiti removal;  and parking. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way, manages City bridges, implements street and traffic Capital Projects, manages Richmond’s Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles.  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 - Lombardy Street Bridge

Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

Providing a clean, safe and healthy environment

Richmond, Virginia
The Honorable Mayor Levar M. Stoney
                                                                                                                                                  For Immediate Release

December 21, 2018

Media Contact:
Sharon North – 804.646.5607(Office)

                          804.263.4325 (Cell) 
 

                                      Lane Closure – Lombardy Street Bridge 

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 

WHAT:  Lane Closure

WHEN:Thursday, December 27 thru Friday, December 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Lombardy Street Bridge over the CSX Railroad tracks

BACKGROUND: The northbound lane will be barricaded, approximately between West Moore and Admiral streets, to repair a broken safety railing. Traffic will be maintained using flagmen.  Motorists are urged to use caution and observe the traffic control signage.        

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 146 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;  urban forestry;  signs; signals and pavement markings;  grass cutting;  graffiti removal;  and parking. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way, manages City bridges, implements street and traffic Capital Projects, manages Richmond’s Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles.  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 - 2nd Street between Spring Street and Brown’s Island Way

Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

Providing a clean, safe and healthy environment

Richmond, Virginia
The Honorable Mayor Levar M. Stoney
                                                                                                                                                  For Immediate Release

December 13, 2018

Media Contact:
Paige Hairston – (804) 646-3659 (Office)

                            (804) 385-0409 (Cell) 
 

Street Closure – 2^nd Street

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 

WHAT:  Street Closure

WHEN:  Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 21 and ending at 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 23

WHERE: 2^nd Street between Spring Street and Brown’s Island Way  

BACKGROUND:  The area will be closed to dismantle the tower crane at 621 South Belvidere Street. Please drive carefully and follow the detour signs.        

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 146 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;  urban forestry;  signs; signals and pavement markings;  grass cutting;  graffiti removal;  and parking. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way, manages City bridges, implements street and traffic Capital Projects, manages Richmond’s Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles.  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.

Forest Hill Avenue from Hathaway Road to Powhite Parkway

Traffic Advisory
Department of Public Works

Providing a clean, safe and healthy environment

Richmond, Virginia
The Honorable Mayor Levar M. Stoney
                                                                                                                                                 For Immediate Release

December 13, 2018

Media Contact:
Paige Hairston – (804) 646-3659 (Office)

                            (804) 385-0409 (Cell) 
 

Lane Closure – Forest Hill Avenue 

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 

WHAT:  Lane Closure

WHEN:  Adding Saturdays to the current daily schedule starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 15 through 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019

WHERE: Forest Hill Avenue from Hathaway Road to Powhite Parkway  

BACKGROUND:  The area will experience intermittent lane closures during construction of the Forest Hill Avenue Improvement Plan. Project improvements include: the installation of sidewalks, curb and gutter, medians, landscaping, traffic signals, paving and pavement markings. Drivers are encouraged to follow all construction signs within the construction zone.        

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 146 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;  urban forestry;  signs; signals and pavement markings;  grass cutting;  graffiti removal;  and parking. In addition, DPW issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way, manages City bridges, implements street and traffic Capital Projects, manages Richmond’s Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles.  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.