Posted June 2, 2025

~ Community meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 11 ~

Richmond, VA – The Department of Public Works will hold a community meeting to review project plans for the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Bridge Project on Wednesday, June 11 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia located at 2500 West Broad Street. This project will replace the existing bridge structure over the CSX Railroad at the City’s crossroads between Broad Street and Interstate I-64/I-95, adjacent to Scott’s Addition and the Diamond District.

Benefits include:

• Replacing structurally deficient bridge infrastructure
• Enhancing connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles
• Enhancing a multimodal transportation network
• Enhancing safety and lowering the risk of crashes along this high-traffic area
• Improving access to local businesses and attractions
• Promoting and supporting economic development in the vicinity

The project team along with consultants from the Timmons group will be available to answer questions.

The bridge will remain open during construction with planned traffic shifts to maintain continued access. The city will work with the community to enhance safety and reduce disruptions.

This $38 million project is funded through a combination of local and federal funding.

For more information, go to rva.gov/public-works/AABB

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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