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Streets Closed, No Parking Areas on Saturday for Political Event
From Richmond Police Department:
Several roads will be closed and No Parking areas will be in place for a political event on Saturday as former President Barack Obama and others visit Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park campus.
A ticketed rally at the Compass area of the campus will take place between noon and 3 p.m., Saturday, October 23.
The following streets will have No Parking from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday:
• 1000 block of Grove Avenue between North Harrison and North Linden streets;
• 900 block of Park Avenue between North Harrison and North Linden streets;
• 00 block of North Harrison Street between Park Avenue and West Main Street;
• 00 block of South Harrison Street between West Main and West Cary streets;
• 800 and 900 blocks of West Franklin Street between North Harrison and North
Laurel streets, and;
• Cathedral, North Cathedral and South Cathedral Place.The following streets will be closed to public traffic from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday:
• 900 block of Park Avenue
• 1000 block of Grove Avenue
• Cathedral, North Cathedral and South Cathedral Place
• 100 block of North Linden StreetIn the planning and coordination of major events taking place in and around the university, the Richmond Police Department continues to coordinate with VCU Police and university leadership to assist in the safety of community members.
Information is subject to change. Please follow RPD on Twitter at @RichmondPolice.
Pedestrian Hit By Car And Killed On Belvidere Near Holly Street
Last night, Richmond officers responded to the scene near Holly St. and Belvidere St. around 8:50 p.m. Richmond Police say the male pedestrian was walking across southbound lanes of Belvidere when a vehicle struck him.
New Stop Signs
Bicyclist Struck By Car On Idlewood This Afternoon
A bicyclist was hit by a car around 4:30 pm this afternoon on Idlewood Avenue.
Neighbors have previously expressed concern about speeding on this street.
City to Impose Parking Restrictions near Polling Locations on Election Day
Cloudy VHDA
Photo and comment by neighbor Charles Pool.
Clouds reflected in the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) building across Belvidere Street from Oregon Hill. The VHDA has applied for exceptions to the zoning code to build a large parking deck adjacent to the Va. War Memorials new deck. Since there is a shortage of parking to visit Belle Isle, will the VHDA allow the public to park in the deck on the weekends?
Car Accident Today at Cherry and Cumberland
From a neighbor’s report: Around 1:00 PM Monday. Intersection is blocked. Both drivers appeared OK, although one needed help getting free. I heard a very loud bang, no tires screeching just boom.
W. Cary Street Closure This Weekend
From the City’s Department of Public Works:
For Immediate Release
March 30, 2020
Media Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)
804-385-0409 (Cell)Street Closure – West Cary Street
WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA)WHAT: Street Closure
WHEN: Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 3 ending at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 5
WHERE: West Cary Street between South Harrison and South Linden streets
BACKGROUND: The area will be closed to allow a crane to work at 1000 West Cary Street. Traffic will be detoured to avoid the closure.
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Beating The Traffic
One silver lining of the pandemic is that car traffic is way down, and with it, hopefully air pollution as well…