The Department of Public Works in Richmond, Virginia, is organizing a community meeting to discuss the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Bridge Project. This session is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia on West Broad Street.
The project aims to replace the current bridge structure over the CSX Railroad, located at a critical junction between Broad Street and Interstates I-64/I-95. The area is near Scott’s Addition and the Diamond District.
Key benefits of the project include replacing structurally deficient infrastructure, improving connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, enhancing multimodal transportation networks, and increasing safety by reducing crash risks in this high-traffic zone. Additionally, it seeks to improve access to local businesses and attractions while promoting economic development in the vicinity.
During construction, the bridge will remain open with planned traffic shifts to ensure continued access. The city plans to collaborate with the community to enhance safety and minimize disruptions.
The $38 million project is financed through both local and federal funds. Representatives from the project team and consultants from Timmons Group will be present at the meeting to address any questions.
For further details about this initiative, visit rva.gov/public-works/AABB.
Richmond’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is among 195 accredited public works agencies in the United States. Its responsibilities range from leaf collection and street maintenance to trash collection and recycling. DPW also oversees urban forestry, parking enforcement, traffic signals, pavement markings, civil engineering tasks, building maintenance within the city limits, permits for work within city rights-of-way, management of RVA Bike Share program operations, and maintenance of city vehicle fleets. The department’s operating budget is sourced from Richmond’s general fund.
For more information about DPW services or inquiries related to their operations, residents can call 3-1-1.
