RICHMOND, Va. – The Department of Public Works will install new traffic signal equipment and make pedestrian upgrades at the intersection of North Huguenot Road and Cherokee Road. This installation will replace the current flashing beacon.

The project includes the following installations:

• Traffic signal mast arm poles with traffic signal heads and high visibility backplates
  
  • These backplates are retro-reflective and therefore more visible to drivers in both daytime and nighttime conditions, helping to reduce potential crashes.
• Countdown pedestrian signals with push buttons
• Accessible ramps with sidewalk
• High visibility crosswalk markings

Work is scheduled to begin next week and weather permitting, is slated for completion in Spring 2024.

During construction, there will be intermittent lane closures. Please give our construction workers extra space and slow down when you see orange cones in the work zones.

This $218,000 project is funded through the Capital Improvement Program.

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