Richmond, Va-The City of Richmond held a virtual public meeting on August 19 at 6:00 p.m. to provide additional details and answer questions regarding upcoming utility projects in the Forest Hill Avenue area. These projects are continual work to replace failing infrastructure and improve system reliability, including aging water lines and deteriorated sewer laterals. 

Water line replacement

Location: Hathaway Road from Riverside Drive/Longview Drive to the 2900 block of Hathaway Road

Anticipated start date: August 25, with a duration of six months

Longview Drive Water Main Replacement Project Newsletter 

Sewer lateral replacement 

Location: 6900-7000 blocks of Forest Hill Avenue westbound lanes

Anticipated start date: September 2, with a duration of two months

Forest Hill Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Newsletter

During the meeting, residents and business owners had the opportunity to hear from DPU project managers to learn more about the project scopes and review project plans and traffic impacts. 

Virtual Meeting Materials - August 19, 2025

Public Meeting presentation

Public Meeting recording