Posted October 23, 2024

~ Motorists should be alert in the work zone ~

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will begin the reconstruction and widening of Route 1 (Richmond Highway) between Chesterman Avenue and Brinser Street in the City of Richmond beginning, Monday, Oct. 28. The project is projected to reach completion in the fall of 2026.

Improvements to Route 1 (Richmond Highway) will include the realignment of Hopkins Road and Harwood Street, installation of turn lanes, new water lines, new sewer lines, sidewalks and new traffic signalization.

Residents should anticipate potential water service disruptions during the transfer of service to the new water line as well as short term construction detours.

Residents will be notified in advance of these occurrences. Anyone with questions about the project can call VDOT’s customer service center at 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623).

For the latest traffic information or road conditions, call 511 or visit http://www.511virginia.org.