Starting Sunday temporary overnight detours between 2nd and 5th Streets on Eastbound Broad Street

From the Richmond Public Works:

Traffic signal work continues to progress for the Pulse project, advancing to intersections Downtown on Broad Street between 2nd and 5th Streets. This work is permitted during both day and night. Although most of the work does not require a detour, LANE will implement some temporary overnight detours directing drivers South off of Eastbound Broad Street at times between 10 PM and 6 AM beginning Sunday, April 23, weather-permitting. Work will start at the intersection at 2nd Street and work eastward to 5th Street.

This detour will adjust each night as work progresses through the intersections. Drivers are encouraged to pay close attention to Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) signage indicating differing lane closures overnight. MOT may detour eastbound drivers off of Broad Street when the crew is working across Eastbound Broad Street. At other times, the crews will work across the side street intersections (such as 2nd Street on the South side of Eastbound Broad Street), not requiring a detour off of Eastbound Broad Street. Anticipated schedules are detailed below.
WHO: DB Contractor, LANE Construction

WHAT: Night traffic signal work (trenching) at Eastbound Broad St. intersections from 2nd Street to 5th Street

WHEN: Beginning 10 PM Sunday, April 23, 2017 (subsequent nights permitted between 10 PM and 6 AM). Work is weather- and progress-dependent.

WHERE: Intersections on only Eastbound Broad Street from 2nd Street to 5th Street, progressing eastward from 2nd to 5th Street, estimated one intersection per night.
Sunday, April 23: EB Broad St. closed at 2nd St.
Monday, April 24: EB Broad St. closed at 2nd St.
Tuesday, April 25: EB Broad St. closed at 3rd St.
Subsequent intersections eastward are weather- and progress-dependent.

BRIEF: Depending on proximity to the work zone, those in the area could hear portions of the construction work. All work is being done within permitting guidelines, including allowed noise levels. This traffic signal work includes cutting into the roadway and sidewalk at intersections. It is important to note that field conditions can change rapidly and LANE’s goal is to work safely and swiftly to minimize impacts to the areas where they work. The schedule is progress- and weather-dependent. Pedestrian pathway detours and street lane closure signs will be posted accordingly. Please follow construction signage and be aware of construction workers and vehicles within the work zone(s). Pedestrians are advised to follow work zone signage in the sidewalk area. Travelers may notice temporary barriers while this closure is in effect.

BACKGROUND: During construction, the public will continue to have access to businesses, organizations and services located along the Project route.

A construction hotline is active at 804-980-0084, providing updates on construction and expected impacts. For updates online, please visit the Pulse Construction Updates page: http://www.ridegrtc.com/brt/construction-info and explore more at PulseRVA.com. As work progresses, frequent updates will be provided.

LANE Construction will proactively minimize disruption to businesses and residents during construction. Any activity that would impact parking, loading zones, access, utilities and other business-related functions must receive approval from VDOT who will ensure that continuous access will be provided to all businesses at all times. All Project team members are committed to providing prompt information to ensure a smooth construction phase for businesses, residents and patrons of the region as part of the overall success of the Project. For the City of Richmond Pulse Business Support Initiative, please visit PulseRVA.com.

As always, work is weather and progress-dependent.

GRTC Pulse is a modern, high quality, high capacity rapid transit system that will serve a 7.6-mile route along Broad Street and Main Street, from Rocketts Landing in the City of Richmond to Willow Lawn in Henrico County. The Pulse will link the public to many exciting destinations, businesses, services and restaurants.