Posted November 12, 2025

~ Work is slated to begin this month & expected completion by Fall 2026, weather permitting ~

RICHMOND, VA – The Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to announce the upcoming construction of a new federally funded multimodal project along Hopkins Road, from Collier Hill Road to Richmond Highway (Route 301), a corridor approximately 3.3 miles in length. Hopkins Road is an important connection to the future James River Branch Trail and Fall Line Trail, as well as several Southside neighborhoods.

The project will include street upgrades and provide important connections to the city’s bike network (Belt Boulevard, Bells Road, Warwick Road, James River Branch Trail, Holly Springs Avenue, etc.), expand safe access to jobs, housing, and services for people walking, rolling, and biking. It reflects the City’s commitment to speed management as well as sustainable, multimodal transportation solutions and safety for all roadway users, regardless of age or ability. 

Weather permitting, construction is expected to begin near the end of the month and be completed by Fall 2026.

During construction, residents may experience minor disruptions, but every effort will be made to minimize inconveniences. Please be patient and give construction workers extra space and slow down when you see orange cones and work zones.

This project supports the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan by using our complete streets approach to improve safe access for all. This process was driven by community input through a series of surveys and public engagements. Community feedback provided valuable input throughout the design process. 

To learn more about DPW go to 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 225 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 issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station, the RVA Bike Share program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond. The Department’s mission is to provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1