City launches Hull Street Rehabilitation Project to begin in March
Posted February 17, 2026
~ Portions of Hull Street to fully close during the six-phase roadway project ~
Richmond, VA – The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin reconstruction on Hull Street between Cowardin Avenue and Belt Boulevard next month. The project will provide comprehensive rehabilitation and resurfacing improvements of one of the oldest sections of Hull Street, delivering safer access to businesses and neighborhoods. A smoother Hull Street will be the end result of this work. Over the coming weeks, crews will level and rebuild entire sections of the street to correct inconsistent pavement heights that have developed over time affecting drainage and traffic on this aging infrastructure on the Southside.
“As one of the city’s key corridors, Hull Street plays an important role in connecting residents, neighborhoods, and businesses,” said Mayor Danny Avula. “By improving this corridor, we are improving safety, enhancing quality of life, and strengthening economic opportunity for everyone who travels this roadway. It also advances our Vision Zero commitment by prioritizing a safer design and striving to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries as we build a stronger, more connected community.”
Weather permitting, work will begin March 16 and will be completed in approximately three to four months. Construction is divided into six coordinated phases/sections with each section building upon the previous phase until the project is complete.
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Phase 1: Cowardin Avenue to W 21st Street
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Phase 2: W 21st Street to Clopton Street
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Phase 3: Clopton Street to Tynick Street
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Phase 4: Tynick Street to E Broad Rock Boulevard
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Phase 5: E Broad Rock Boulevard to E 34th Street
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Phase 6: E 34th Street to Belt Boulevard
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During reconstruction, each section will be fully closed to traffic to protect the safety of our construction crews and drivers. The phased approach allows crews to work efficiently while minimizing prolonged disruption to the entire corridor. It also allows each section to re-open after work is completed.
Advance notice will be provided before each closure, and clearly marked detour routes will direct motorists around the work zones.
What to Expect
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Timeline: Work begins March 16, 2026, weather permitting, and is expected to be completed by June 15, 2026
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Reconstruction will occur in six consecutive phases/sections, starting with Phase I, and work along each section will take two or three weeks
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During the closures, access to businesses will be through side streets
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Detour routes and updates will be posted in advance and clearly posted
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Message boards will be in place to notify the public on the following streets: Cowardin Avenue, Belt Boulevard, Turner Road
The project will:
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Reconstruct long-standing elevation inconsistencies by milling existing street to lower elevation, leveling, and reconstructing Hull Street sections
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Reconfigure Hull Street from Clopton Street to the new James River Branch Trail based upon a 2020 roadway safety assessment to reduce speeding and enhance safety for people using the street
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Provide safer crossings for people of all ages and abilities
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Provide on-street parking
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Reconfigure the street to provide dedicated left-turn lanes from Clopton Street to the James River Branch Trail
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Adjust curb cuts and ADA ramps to match street grades, sidewalks, driveway entrances, and utility constraints
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Improve drainage and reduce maintenance costs
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Resurface the street and improve the markings
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Improve corridor appearance and support local economic development
Stay Informed
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Updated schedules, detours, and other information will be posted on rva.gov/public-works/HullStreet
For more information on DPW, please visit us online at rva.gov/public-works or email us at [email protected]
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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
