Posted March 3, 2026

 Who: Odie Donald, CAO for the City of Richmond; Bobby Vincent, Director of the Department Public Works (DPW); and Andy Boenau, Director of the Department of Transportation along with the DPW Roadway Maintenance Team

What: Pothole repair and demonstration 

When: Wednesday, March 4 at [Note: Press setup at 12:30 with the demonstration starting promptly at 12:30]

Where: Forest Hill Avenue and Bliley Road

Why: To highlight the City’s ongoing commitment to road maintenance and public safety. This event also kicks off the City’s three-week Pothole Blitz. Residents are encouraged to report potholes to 3-1-1 or submit them using the portal at RVA311.com

                                                                                                                                    ###

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 225 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; urban forestry; civil engineering and capital improvement projects along with the Department of Transportation (DOT). DPW delivers essential services that keep the city clean, safe, and healthy. The DOT plans, builds and maintains the city’s transportation system to ensure safe, reliable, and equitable mobility for all users. The department is responsible for traffic operations, street signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, bike lanes, and transportation programs that support economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and quality of life. Guided by the city’s Vision Zero commitment, the DOT works to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries through data-driven policies, street design, and community partnerships. In addition, the DOT issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share Program. Operating budgets for both departments come from the general fund of the City of Richmond. For more information about services, click here or call 3-1-1