Posted August 7, 2024

~ Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late spring 2025 ~

RICHMOND, Va.  – The Department of Public Works recently started construction on Phase II of the CVT Canal Walk Improvement Project. The construction area includes the south side of the canal at the pedestrian bridge crossing near the intersection of 15th and Dock streets. The project will provide improvements to pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure along the Canal Walk.

Project improvements include:

• Installing ramp extensions
• Installing retaining walls to support the embankment along the ramp
• Adding landscaping and hardscape consistent with the existing Canal Walk
• Construction of a shared use path
• Installing granite curbs, grading, and erosion and sediment control

Weather permitting, this project is projected to be completed by late spring 2025.

Funding for the project was provided by the Federal Transportation Alternative Program with a twenty percent matching contribution from the city.

For more information on the Department, go to www.rva.gov/public-works or email AskPublicWorks@rva.gov

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; parking enforcement; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.