Friday, December 9, 2016

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 is continuing in locations along Broad Street and Main Street. Roadway work, in preparation for station construction, is continuing on westbound Broad Street.  Permitted work hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday.  Please note that night work can occur as permitted if unforeseen field conditions arise or as needed to minimize area impacts.  Follow us on Twitter @GRTCPulse for updates on work hours. 

All schedules are weather and progress-dependent.  

WEEKLY RECAP:   Monday, December 5 to Saturday, December 10

Utility Relocation:    
  • Where:   Median of Broad St., at Hermitage Rd.
  • When:    This is night work (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) occurring on Tues., Dec. 6, and Wed., Dec. 7. This work also occurred during the day (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) on Wed., Dec. 7.  
  • Impacts: One inside lane is closed, in both eastbound and westbound directions. Two travel lanes remain open in both directions. On-street parking is closed in this work zone.
Roadway Construction:   
  • 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. 

Monday, December 12 to Saturday, December 17




Utility Relocation:  
  • Where:   South side of eastbound Main St., from 15th St. to 17th St.
  • Impacts: Temporary closures of curb lane and sidewalk. One travel lane will remain open.  
Roadway Construction:   
  • 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. 
MOT Sign Installation:   
  • Where:    Eastbound and westbound Broad St., from Thompson St. to Foushee St.
  • Impacts:  Temporary closures of curb lanes and parking, between Thompson St. and Foushee St., in both the eastbound and westbound directions. 
Traffic Signal Work: 
NOTE: Work is occurring in both eastbound and westbound directions.   
  • Where:    Broad St. at Willow Lawn Dr. east to 14th St.
                      14th Street between Broad St. and Main St.

                      Main St. at 14th St. east to Orleans St. 
  • Impacts:Temporary closure of curb lane, adjacent sidewalk and bus stops in affected areas

Monday, December 19 to Saturday, December 24
NOTE:  LANE expects median station construction to begin this week. This includes saw-cutting the median, from Thompson St. to Foushee St., and station foundation work, beginning at Allison East.



Roadway Construction:   
  • 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. 

Traffic Signal Work:
NOTE: Work is occurring in both eastbound and westbound directions.   
  • Where:    Broad St. at Willow Lawn Dr. east to 14th St.
                      14th Street between Broad St. and Main St.

                      Main St. at 14th St. east to Orleans St. 
  • Impacts:  Temporary closure of curb lane, adjacent sidewalk and bus stops in affected areas


Friday, December 2, 2016

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 is continuing in locations along Broad Street and Main Street. Preliminary station construction also has begun on westbound Broad Street. MOT signs, which will direct the traveling public through work zones on Broad Street, are being installed.  Permitted work hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

Please Note: Night work (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) is expected on Thursday, December 8, and Friday, December 9, in three locations along eastbound Broad Street.

All schedules are weather and progress-dependent. 
  
WEEKLY RECAP: Monday, November to Saturday, December
Utility Relocation:    
  • Where:   North and south sides of Main St., from 15th St. to 17th St.
  • Impacts:   Temporary curb lane closures in both the westbound and eastbound directions.  One travel lane will remain open in each direction. 
Roadway Construction:   
  • 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.
  • Impacts:   Temporary closures of curb lanes and parking, between Thompson St. and Foushee St., in both the eastbound and westbound directions. 
Monday, December 5 to Saturday, December 10


Utility Relocation:   
Broad Street:   Night work (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) is scheduled for Tues., Dec. 6, and Wed., Dec. 7, in the following locations: 
  • Broad St. eastbound, at Laurel St.
  • Broad St. eastbound, at Hermitage Rd. 
  • Broad St. eastbound, at Boulevard
Impacts include double lane closures in the above locations along eastbound Broad St. One travel lane will remain open.  

Main Street:
  • Where:    North and south sides of Main St., from 15th St. to 17th St.
  • Impacts:  Temporary curb lane closures in both the westbound and eastbound directions. One travel lane will remain open in each direction. 
Roadway Construction:   
  • 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.
  • Impacts:   Temporary closures of curb lanes and parking, between Thompson St. and Foushee St., in both the eastbound and westbound directions. 
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 St. east to Orleans St. 
  • Impacts:  Temporary closure of curb lane, adjacent sidewalk and bus stops in affected areas
NOTE: Work is occurring in both eastbound and westbound directions.

Monday, December 12 to Saturday, December 17


Roadway Construction:   
  • 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.
  • Impacts:   Temporary closures of curb lanes and parking, between Thompson St. and Foushee St., in both the eastbound and westbound directions. 
Station Construction: Allison East 
  • Where: Median of Broad St., between Allison St. & Meadow St. 
  • Details: Foundation construction at Allison East.
  • Impacts: Permanent closures of median and inside lanes of Broad St., in both the eastbound and westbound directions, at Allison East.  If there are parking impacts as a result of this permanent closure of the median, public notification will be made as soon as possible in advance. 
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 St. east to Orleans St. 
  • Impacts:  Temporary closure of curb lane, adjacent sidewalk and bus stops in affected areas
NOTE: Work is occurring in both eastbound and westbound directions.




Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Pardon Our Dust Update: Thanksgiving Week

Thanksgiving Week Re-Cap:  Monday, November 21 and Tuesday, November 22
NOTE:  In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, LANE follows holiday restrictions and marks non-work days as:  Wed., Nov. 23, Thurs., Nov. 24, Fri., Nov. 25, and Sat., Nov. 26. 

Utility Relocation:   
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

Phase I Station Construction:  

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.
Impacts:  Temporary closures of curb lanes and parking, between Thompson St. and Foushee St., in both the eastbound and westbound directions.

Friday, November 18, 2016

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 is continuing in locations along Broad Street and Main Street. Preliminary station construction also has begun on westbound Broad Street.  Permitted work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday. If unforeseen field conditions arise, overnight lane closures may be permitted. If this occurs, notifications will be made as soon as possible.
All schedules are weather and progress-dependent.   
WEEKLY RECAP:   Monday, November 14 to Saturday, November 19
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.
  • 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 St., 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 on-street parking along Broad St. in both the eastbound and westbound directions, between Thompson St. and Foushee St. 

Monday, November 21 and Tuesday, November 22
NOTE:  In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, LANE follows holiday restrictions and marks non-work days as:  Wed., Nov. 23, Thurs., Nov. 24, Fri., Nov. 25, and Sat., Nov. 26. 

Utility Relocation:   
  • 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 

Phase I Station Construction:  
  • 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.
  • Impacts:  Temporary closures of curb lanes and parking, between Thompson St. and Foushee St., in both the eastbound and westbound directions. 

Monday, November 28 to Saturday, December 3 

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 
  • Where:   Main St. at 15th St., laterally across the eastbound and westbound lanes
  • Impacts:   Alternating single lane closures. One travel lane will remain open in each direction. 

Phase I Station Construction:   
  • 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. 

Median Station Construction:
  • Where: Median of Broad St., from Thompson St. to Foushee St.
  • Details: Work includes installing MOT for median station and saw cutting in median
  • Impacts: Closures of inside lanes of Broad St., in both the eastbound and                 westbound directions, between Thompson St. and Foushee St.  

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 St. east to Orleans St. 
  • Impacts:  Temporary closure of curb lane, adjacent sidewalk and bus stops in affected areas

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



Friday, November 11, 2016

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 is continuing in locations along Broad Street and Main Street. Preliminary station construction also has begun on Broad Street. Permitted work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Please note:  nightly work (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) is required on Mon., Nov. 21 and Tues., Nov. 22 on Main St. at 15th St.

All schedules are weather and progress-dependent.

WEEKLY RECAP:   Monday, November 7 to Saturday, November 12

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 construction of the Allison West median station. In addition, a tree will be removed from the sidewalk in this location at Allison St. The tree removal is estimated for Thurs., Nov. 10.
   • 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



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: 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 St., 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 on-street parking along Broad St. in both the eastbound and westbound directions, between Thompson St. and Foushee St. 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.

Monday, November 21, Tuesday, November 22 and Saturday, November 26 
NOTE:  In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, LANE follows holiday restrictions and marks non-work days as:  Wed., Nov. 23, Thurs., Nov. 24, and Fri., Nov. 25. Work will not occur on these days.



Utility Relocation:   
   • 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
Nightly work (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) will occur this week, laterally across eastbound and westbound directions of Main St. at 15th St.
   • Where:  Main St. at 15th St.
   • When:   Mon., Nov. 21
                     Tues., Nov. 22
   • Impacts:  Alternating, temporary single lane closures. One travel lane will remain open in each direction. Motorists should expect nightly lane closures in this location.

Phase I Station Construction / Roadway Demolition:
   • 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 Street
   • 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.
   • Impacts:  Temporary closure of curb lane, adjacent sidewalk and bus stops in affected area

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


Friday, November 4, 2016

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.  

Friday, October 28, 2016

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 24 to Saturday, October 29 - (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Utility Relocation:  Utility relocation should be complete by Sat., Nov. 5 (estimated).
Where:  South side of eastbound Broad St., from Thompson St. to Laurel St.
Impacts:  Temporary closures of curb lane, adjacent sidewalk and any bus stop in work zones

Monday, October 31 to Saturday, November 5 - (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Utility Relocation:  
Where:  South side of eastbound Broad Street, from Thompson St. to Laurel St.
Impacts:  Temporary closure of curb lane, adjacent sidewalk and any bus stop in work zones
Installation of MOT Signs:  
Details:  Signs will be installed in sidewalks, in advance of the median construction work due to begin in a few weeks. They will be used in maintenance of traffic (MOT) during station construction. Initially, signs will be covered over, until MOT is required.
Where:  Eastbound and westbound Broad Street, from Thompson St. to Foushee St.
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.
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. Within this work zone, a tree will be removed from the sidewalk along westbound Broad Street, at Allison Street (estimated for Wed., Nov. 2).
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 7 to Saturday, November 12 - (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Installation of MOT Signs:  This is continuing from previous week.
Details:  Signs will be installed in sidewalks, in advance of the median construction work due to begin in a few weeks. They will be used in maintenance of traffic (MOT) during station construction. Initially, signs will be covered over, until MOT is required.
Where:  Eastbound and westbound Broad Street, from Thompson St. to Foushee Street
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.

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.

NOTE:  Once work in this location is complete, roadway demolition is expected to move to the median of Broad Street between Thompson Street and Laurel Street. Impacts will involve closures of the inside median lanes, in both the eastbound and westbound directions.

COMING NOVEMBER 14: Traffic Signal and New Utility Work