Well, we did receive advance notice about traffic problems caused by high school graduations. This is why neighborhood residents are still looking forward to getting the Idlewood roundabout plan implemented.
Gridlock on S. Cherry Street
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Category Archives: Cherry Street
New House On S. Cherry
It looks like a new small house is going up on the 300 block of S. Cherry, near the old stone cutter’s storefront. There used to be a larger attached house there.
Alleys Awash
Behind 300 block of S. Pine and S. Cherry…
Behind the 700 block of Idlewood just south of 195…
New Fire Hydrant On S. Cherry
I was gratified to see workers installing a new hydrant yesterday (Sunday). Click here for the SeeClickFix post. Here’s a photo before the new replacement:
City Responsibilities
Picking up where we left off last year, just as it is residents’ responsibility to clear off the sidewalk in front of their houses to the best of their abilities, it is the City’s responsibility to clear off the overpass bridges and their sidewalks (not the RMA or VCU!).
On S. Laurel Street overpass:
On S. Cherry Street overpass:
In front of Open High School:
There is also a missing public trash can at the corner of S. Pine and Idlewood. Which begs the question of when Oregon Hill will receive better public trash/recycling containers? (Councilperson Agelasto has done what he can).
Short editorial:
When it comes to money and attention, maybe Oregon Hill can pass a collection plate at Mayor Jones’ church.
More City Pipe Work At The End of S. Cherry
Some residents are concerned about how much ice is being created on the street.
Cherry Street Closed Again
Looks like pipe work at the intersection of Cherry and Idlewood.
Cherry Street Manhole Work
Today the crew uncovered one of the old trolley tracks on the 300 block of S. Cherry Street. (To learn more about the trollies, you may want to check out the documentary-in-progress, Richmond Had Rails.) Tomorrow morning they will be cutting it to make room for manhole which rises from directly underneath it.
617 Cherry Street, circa 1981-1982
This photo is before the historic John Miller house went under extensive renovation. Holly Street Playground is in the background. Photo published with permission from Richard Lee Bland.
Richmond Marathon Gridlocks Neighborhood Car Traffic
At points earlier today, the Oregon Hill neighborhood experienced gridlock traffic due to visitors and detours from the Richmond Marathon. Both Cherry and Pine streets were backed up several blocks.