Posted March 7, 2024

~ Drivers can expect intermittent lane and sidewalk closures during construction ~

RICHMOND, Va. –The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin construction on traffic signal upgrades at the intersection of Chamberlayne Avenue and Lombardy Street next week.

Upgrades include:

• Removing current traffic signal poles and installing new poles with retroreflective traffic signal heads
  
  • These backplates are more visible in both daytime and nighttime conditions
• Installing vehicle detection sensors to improve traffic signal operation
• Installing new pedestrian countdown equipment and buttons

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

Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by August 2024.

Funding for this $275,000 project is provided by the Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA).

For more information on the Department of Public Works, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works or send an email to 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