Pardon Our Dust UPDATE

LANE Construction continues with work on GRTC Pulse, a new bus rapid transit system serving the Richmond Region, from Rocketts Landing to Willow Lawn. Currently, utility relocation activity is occurring along Broad Street, between Thompson and Laurel Streets. Permitted work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Please note: overnight lane closures may be permitted if unforeseen field conditions arise. If this occurs, additional notifications will be made as soon as possible.

All schedules are weather and progress-dependent.  

WEEKLY RECAP: Monday, October 31 to Saturday, November 5 – (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Utility Relocation:  Utility relocation between Thompson St. and Laurel St. should be complete by Sat., Nov. 12 (estimated).

• Where:  South side of eastbound Broad St., from Thompson St. to Laurel St.
• Impacts: Temporary closures of curb lane, adjacent sidewalk and bus stops in work zones 

Monday, November 7 to Saturday, November 12 – (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Utility Relocation:  

• Where:  South side of eastbound Broad St., from Thompson St. to Laurel St.  

                        South side of eastbound Main St., from 14th St. to 17th St.

• Impacts: Temporary closures of curb lane, adjacent sidewalk and bus stops in work zones 

Phase I Station Construction / Roadway Demolition: 

• Where:  North side of westbound Broad St., between Allison St. and Strawberry St.
• Details: This is shifting the roadway to allow for a dedicated left-turn lane in this area of eastbound Broad St. In addition, a tree will be removed from the sidewalk in this location at Allison Street (estimated for Wed., Nov. 9).
• Impacts: Temporary closures of the westbound curb lane and adjacent sidewalk, as well as temporary loss of street parking, from Allison St. to Strawberry St. 

Monday, November 14 to Saturday, November 19 - (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Phase I Station Construction / Roadway Demolition: This is continuing from previous week. 

• Where:  North side of westbound Broad St., between Allison St. and Strawberry St.
• Impacts: Temporary closures of the westbound curb lane and adjacent sidewalk, as well as temporary loss of street parking, from Allison St. to Strawberry St. 

Installation of MOT Signs:  

• Where:  Eastbound and westbound Broad Street, from Thompson St. to Foushee St. 
• Details:  Signs will be installed in sidewalks, in advance of median/station construction. They will be used in maintenance of traffic (MOT). Signs will be covered over until MOT is required.
• Impacts:  Temporary closures of curb lanes and parking, between Thompson St. and Foushee St., in both the eastbound and westbound directions. Parking will be restored in areas once signs have been installed. 

Traffic Signal Work:

• Where:   Broad St. at Willow Lawn Dr. east to 14th St.

                          14th Street between Broad St. and Main St.

                          Main St. at 14th Street east to Orleans St. 

• Details:  This work involves drilling and soil testing in locations where new signals are planned to be installed, at approx. 55 intersections from Rocketts Landing to Willow Lawn. 
• Impacts:  Temporary closure of curb lane, adjacent sidewalk and bus stops in affected areas

NOTE: Work is occurring in both eastbound and westbound directions.