Posted December 4, 2024

~ Weather permitting, the signal will be activated by mid-December ~

RICHMOND, Va. –  The installation of a new traffic signal is near completion at the intersection of Chamberlayne Avenue and Bacon Street. Over the next week, weather permitting, it will be energized and temporarily placed in flash mode until the intersection goes fully operational with standard traffic signal operations.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution as the new signal is activated.

• Motorists driving on Chamberlayne Avenue will see signals flashing yellow, while
• Motorists on Bacon Street will see signals flashing red

The temporary flashing gives motorists an opportunity to adjust to the new signal before it becomes a functioning signalized intersection. Drivers should approach the intersection with increased awareness and reduced speed.

Features of the new traffic signal project include:

• Traffic signal mast arm poles with traffic signal heads and high visibility backplates
• Countdown pedestrian signals with push buttons and high visibility crosswalk markings
• Accessible ramps with new sidewalks

For information on the Department of Public Works, please go to www.rva.gov/public-works or email 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