Work has begun on the 17th Street Farmers Market: Here’s what you need to know

The 17th Street Farmers Market is getting a major facelift and work is starting today. The new open air pedestrian style market with outdoor dining for local restaurants will be open in Spring of 2018. Keep track of what’s going on and the nitty-gritty of the plans on the city website, at the city’s 17th St. Market Plaza Renovations page.

These changes won’t come without a little pain, specifically pain in the parking butt. Don’t let a little inconvenience prevent you from supporting the local businesses near the market. They’re all staying open and will welcome you and your cash with open arms.

From the Enrichmond Foundation:

Parking:

• On street parking can be found throughout the neighborhood.  For streets closest to the Market try along 18th, and on Franklin and Main Streets east of the Market.
• 100 N. 17th St.: spaces available 24 hours/day
  • 6am-6pm free parking with city issued permit and to the general public for up to 3 hours.
  • 6pm-6am paid parking via kiosk.
• 1615 E. Broad St.: spaces available 24 hours/day
  • 6am-6pm free parking with city issued permit and to the general public for up to 2 hours.
  • 6pm-6am paid parking via kiosk.
• 212 N. 18th St.: spaces available 24 hours/day
  • 6am-6pm  free parking with city issued permit and to the general public for up to 2 hours.
  • 6pm-6pm paid parking via kiosk.

Street Closures and Parking Changes of Note:

• 17th Street between Franklin & Main will be permanently closed to thru traffic as of 6am on July 31st.
• NO Parking on the Farmers Market beginning 6am on July 31st.
• NO on-street parking between the hours of 6am-6pm on the following streets:
  • Franklin St. from Ambler St. east to 18th St. (effective 7-31-17)
  • 17th St. from E. Franklin to E. Broad St. (effective 8-2-17)
  • Crane St. from E. Grace to E. Broad St. (effective 8-2-17)
• NO Parking on Ambler Street from E. Franklin to E. Grace until further notice.  Ambler will serve as a construction detour and will be opened up to 2-way traffic (effective 7-31-17).
• NO Parking in any section of Walnut Alley. The exit onto 17th Street will be permanently closed to thru traffic. (effective 7-31-17).

Don’t worry 17th Street Market festivals will continue to go on including the next one Brew BQ on August 20th. The location will still be in Shockoe Bottom just moved over a little bit to 1615 East Broad.