Work continues on new VHDA parking deck.
Older, utility alley brought back to life with new gravel. From update from City’s Parks & Rec Dept.: “re: Holly St Playground: On January 12 DPU is scheduled to begin a sewer cleanout, which should take about 2 weeks. They will also evaluate the back part of the area for structural issues.”
This time of year, deer hang out on a quieter Belle Island.
Dawn on North Bank Trail along the James River & Kanawha Canal.
From eyewitness:
At 12:43am on Saturday morning, September 27, I heard a loud crash. Came outside and saw a young man on a scooter had been the victim of a hit and run crossing Idlewood on Cherry.
911 rang for 4 minutes before picking up to answer. Cars were flying down Idlewood, almost hitting the downed scooter rider. A civilian car blocked traffic so the victim couldn’t be hit again.
It’s worth noting that the neighborhood association has been asking for about a decade for the same type of traffic calming measures (signs, speed bumps/tables) that are seen on VCU’s campus and other neighborhoods in the City.
The signs are up, so take note.
These new City signs have been put up and residents and visitors are debating their effectiveness and enforceability, but hoping they will help the neighborhood weather the corporate amphitheater traffic.
Editor’s Note: Closing the Belle Isle parking lot for private amphitheater use is in violation of Venture Richmond’s lease agreement, which requires the parking to be open for public use.
OUR PUBLIC PARKS ARE NOT LIVENATION’s PARKING LOTS!
Once again, we see the City leadership/’business community’, Powers That Be (PTB), whatever you want to call them, putting corporate priorities over public ones.
Someone needs to SLAP THEM HARD IN THE FACE, otherwise, they will keep coming back, trying to TAKE from the public. (Like they are doing with their Richmond300 rezoning).
Police and fire respond to incident at the dead end on 600 block of S. Cherry Street. Photo is from alley from Laurel Street. Sounds like there was a police chase involved. More information forthcoming as details get confirmed.
From Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association:
KEEP AN EYE ON THE SIGNS: WARN YOUR NEIGHBORS: OREGON HILL SCHEDULED STREET CLOSURES
OHNA has not been provided with specific days when the individual streets will be closed so KEEP YOUR EYES OUT FOR SIGNS!
During this period these streets will be closed at various times for milling and paving. PAY ATTENTION to signs indicating particular blocks and streets. If you will be away during this time, find a safe place to park your car, or empower a neighbor to move it for you.
Wednesday, May 7 to Wednesday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Riverside Park from South Cherry Street to Dead End
South Cherry Street from Riverside Park to Oregon Hill Parkway
Oregon Hill Parkway from South Cherry Street to 2nd Street
South Laurel Street from Oregon Hill Parkway to Broad Street
South Pine Street from Oregon Hill Parkway to Broad Street
South Cherry Street from South Cathedral Place to Dead End
Holly Street from South Belvidere Street to Dead End
China Street from South Belvidere Street to Cherry Street
Spring Street from Cherry Street to South Belvidere Street
Albermarle Street to Dead End
Idlewood Avenue from South Belvidere Street to South Harrison Street
Grayland Avenue from Idlewood Avenue to South Harrison Street
Cumberland Street from South Belvidere Street to South Harrison Street
South Linden Street from Idlewood Avenue to West Cary Street
Parkwood Avenue from South Harrison Street to South Lindon Street
Cathedral Place from North Laurel Street to North Cathedral Place
South Cathedral Place from North Laurel Street to North Cathedral Place
North Cathedral Place from South Cathedral Place to Cathedral PlaceALSO: Next OHNA monthly meeting: MAY 27, 7PM on ZOOM.
From City news release:
RICHMOND, Va. – The Department of Public Works (DPW) will activate a new traffic signal at Cumberland and Laurel streets. Over the next week, weather permitting, the signal will be energized and temporarily placed in a flashing mode to alert motorists about the new traffic pattern. People are encouraged to exercise caution as the new signal is placed in activation mode.
People driving on Cumberland Street will see signals flashing yellow and will no longer stop, while
People driving on Laurel Street will see signals flashing red and must stop
The flashing mode provides motorists and pedestrians with an opportunity to adjust to the new pattern for about a week before it becomes a fully functioning signal-controlled intersection.In addition, traffic signal work will begin later this month at these intersections:
-Patterson Avenue and Pepper Avenue – Installing a new traffic signal for proactive maintenance
-Midlothian Turnpike at 32nd Street – Upgrading the existing traffic signalFeatures for these projects include:
Overhead traffic signals on mast arm poles with high visibility backplates
Countdown pedestrian signals with push buttons and high visibility crosswalk markings
Accessible ramps for all ages and abilities with new sidewalks
During construction, there will be intermittent lane and sidewalk closures and the public is urged to follow posted signage for safety. Please remember to slow down when you see orange cones in the work zones and give construction workers extra space.Weather permitting, these new projects are scheduled for completion in Fall 2025.
These projects are part of the city’s ongoing Vision Zero efforts to improve road safety and to modernize infrastructure across the city.
For information on DPW, go to www.rva.gov/public-works or email AskPublicWorks@rva.gov
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A couple of street/traffic/parking concerns:
A hole opened up in the 600 block of S. Laurel St. where there had been water utility repairs.
It has been reported to the City and there is a large traffic barrel sitting over it right now.
Also, the City made an announcement concerning upcoming work. From Monday, June 17 to Tuesday, October 29 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., around the intersection of Cumberland Avenue and Laurel Street,
contractors will be installing signal poles, traffic signal controllers, countdown pedestrian signal heads, push buttons and other traffic signal equipment. Some lanes of travel will be temporarily closed during this process.
In addition, street cleaning will be taking place next week. Watch for the signs or risk getting towed!
Richmond Marathon is this Saturday.