Posted October 11, 2024

~ This project will improve safety, enhance accessibility and bike lane connectivity ~

RICHMOND, VA. – The Department of Public Works will begin construction on three new bike lanes downtown. The project will expand the city’s multimodal transportation solutions and will provide important connections to the bike network.

Construction will begin in late October and will include the installation of bike lanes and street upgrades along the following streets:

• 2nd Street from Spring Street to Byrd Street
• Byrd Street from 2nd to 3rd Street
• 3rd Street from Byrd Street to Franklin Street

During construction, there may be minor disruptions, but every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience. Please be patient, give construction workers extra space, and slow down when approaching work zones.

Weather permitting, construction for this project is expected to be completed by February 2025.

This project supports the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan by utilizing a complete streets approach to enhance safe access for all. The design process was driven by community input gathered through surveys and public engagements, which provided valuable insights throughout development. It reflects the city’s continued commitment to speed management and enhanced roadway safety for all.

For more information on the Department, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works or email us at AskPublicWorks@rva.gov

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 The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 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; parking enforcement; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA 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.