Pulse Point: Soil Testing Continues With Temporary Lane Closures

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT:  Temporary Lane Closures

WHEN:  Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. 

WHERE:  The following areas will be impacted:

·         Eastbound and westbound Broad Street from Maywill Ave. to 14^th Street

BRIEF: There will be intermittent and temporary lane closures (1-2 lanes) at various locations for ongoing soil testing.  The work is being performed in preparation for future construction of the “Pulse” Bus Rapid Transit project.

BACKGROUND: Pulse Design-Build (DB) Contractor work will be limited to the immediate location of the soil testing.  These temporary work zones will involve closing one travel lane (minimum) and are anticipated to last for a short period of time with expected minimal impacts.  Please follow travel signage around mobile lane closures and be aware of workers in the field for everyone's safety.  Access to destinations will still be open. 

Please note that this activity is part of the Design-Build process and is being performed in preparation for future construction. Construction of the Pulse has not commenced. This limited work will be performed along small portions of the Pulse route.

Please also note that some of these temporary lane closures may not be needed where existing lane closures are already in place for other, unrelated projects happening in the City. For updates on preparation activities and future construction plans, please visit the Pulse Construction Updates page: http://www.ridegrtc.com/brt/construction-info . The DB Team shall minimize disruption to businesses and residents during construction. Any activity that would affect parking, loading zones, access, utilities and other business impacts shall receive prior approval from VDOT and ensure continuous access shall be provided to all businesses at all times. All the Project Partners are committed to providing prompt information to ensure a smooth construction phase for businesses, residents and patrons of the region.

Quarterly Public Informational Meetings: July 18 & 19, 2016

The next quarterly GRTC Pulse (Bus Rapid Transit) Project Public Informational Meetings are scheduled. The purpose of these meetings is to introduce the Design-Build Team and provide an update on the status of the Project.   Content of these meetings is identical; please plan to attend the meeting most convenient for your schedule.   Members of the media are invited to attend.

Monday, July 18, 2016 at 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Richmond Main Library
101 E. Franklin Street

This location is conveniently accessible via the GRTC Bus System (Route 16). Two-hour free on-street parking is available on surrounding streets. Paid parking is available in the parking garage entrance located at Grace and 2^nd Streets. 

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Children’s Museum of Richmond

2626 W. Broad Street

This location is conveniently accessible from the GRTC Bus System (Routes 1, 3, 4, 6, 19 and 24).  Parking is available in the parking lot. 

Meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. GRTC strives to provide reasonable accommodations and services for persons who require assistance to participate. For special assistance, contact Ashley Mason at 804-474-9364 or email amason@ridegrtc.com at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.  GRTC Transit System’s CARE and CARE Plus services also provide curb-to-curb Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit services to residents of the Richmond Region.