The Department of Public Works in Richmond has installed a new traffic signal at the intersection of Patterson Avenue and Pepper Avenue as part of ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety and accessibility. The new signal will be activated on August 26, initially operating in flash mode. During this period, drivers on Patterson Avenue will see a flashing yellow light, signaling them to proceed with caution, while those on Pepper Avenue will encounter flashing red lights, requiring them to stop and yield before continuing.
This temporary phase is intended to help motorists adjust to the change before the intersection becomes fully signalized on September 2.
The project began in January 2025 and includes several upgrades aimed at improving safety for all users. These improvements consist of traffic signal mast arm poles with high visibility backplates, countdown pedestrian signals with push buttons, ADA-compliant ramps connected by new sidewalks, and crosswalks marked for better pedestrian visibility.
Residents are reminded to stay alert while traveling through the area, drive carefully as the community adapts to the new pattern, and remain mindful of pedestrians and cyclists.
For further details about this or other Department of Public Works projects, information can be found online at rva.gov/public-works or by contacting AskPublicWorks@rva.gov. Updates are also available via X @DPW_RichmondVA.
