Posted October 25, 2024

~ The facility is scheduled to reopen on Monday at 6:30 a.m. ~

RICHMOND, Va. – The Hopkins Road Waste Management Transfer Station, located at 3520 North Hopkins Road will be closed Saturday, October 26 to make repairs at the entrance. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

The East Richmond Road Convenience Center Landfill, located at 3800 East Richmond Road will be open on Saturday, October 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for small loads.

For information on the Department of Public Works, please visit us online at 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

Posted October 23, 2024

~ Motorists should be alert in the work zone ~

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will begin the reconstruction and widening of Route 1 (Richmond Highway) between Chesterman Avenue and Brinser Street in the City of Richmond beginning, Monday, Oct. 28. The project is projected to reach completion in the fall of 2026.

Improvements to Route 1 (Richmond Highway) will include the realignment of Hopkins Road and Harwood Street, installation of turn lanes, new water lines, new sewer lines, sidewalks and new traffic signalization.

Residents should anticipate potential water service disruptions during the transfer of service to the new water line as well as short term construction detours.

Residents will be notified in advance of these occurrences. Anyone with questions about the project can call VDOT’s customer service center at 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623).

For the latest traffic information or road conditions, call 511 or visit http://www.511virginia.org.

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

 We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on X (Twitter) @DPW_RichmondVA

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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.

Posted October 10, 2024

~ Weather permitting, this project is scheduled to start October 21 ~

RICHMOND, VA. – The Department of Public Works will begin Phase II of the Jefferson Avenue Improvements Project later this month. Work will occur on the north side of Jefferson Avenue from Leigh Street to 25th Street.

Phase II project improvements include:

• Removing and replacing curb and gutters
• Installing brick sidewalks
• Installing accessibility ramps
• Installing landscaping
• Improving drainage

Please give our workers extra space and slow down when you see orange cones in work zones.

Weather permitting, this project will begin October 21 with completion in Spring 2025. 

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

We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on X (Twitter) @DPW_RichmondVA

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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.

Posted September 30, 2024

~ Work is slated to begin in October with expected completion by Spring 2025, weather permitting ~

RICHMOND, VA. – The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin construction in October to provide safety improvements and other upgrades to the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Chamberlayne Avenue and School Street.

Improvements include:

• Pedestrian countdown signals and push buttons
• Vehicle detector sensors
• High visibility retroreflective backplates
• High visibility crosswalks
• New accessible curb ramps

During construction, there will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures. The contractor will use cones, barrels, arrow boards and temporary traffic signs to guide motorists and pedestrians through the work zone.  Please give our construction workers extra space and slow down when you see orange cones in the work zones.

Weather permitting, this safety improvement project it is expected to be completed by Spring 2025.

This project was identified in the roadway safety assessment for Chamberlayne Avenue. The estimated cost for this project is $400,000.

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

 We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on X (Twitter) @DPW_RichmondVA

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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.