WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities

WHAT: Water Main Renewal 

WHEN: Monday, July 20 from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for approximately three months

WHERE: 6800 - 7100 blocks of Forest Hill Avenue between Hathaway Road to Chippenham Parkway

PROJECT SCOPE: Crews are replacing an end-of-life water main

PROJECT IMPACTS: Starting Monday, July 20, crews will be replacing the water mains in the 6800 - 7100 blocks of Forest Hill Avenue from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Traffic control measures will be in place as traffic will be channeled to one lane on the westbound side of Forest Hill Avenue. The project is anticipated to take up to three months, barring any weather delays or unforeseen circumstances.

For these and other utility related street closures follow us on Twitter @DPUStreetWork. For the most up-to-date information on utility work impacts in their area, citizens are encouraged to sign up for CivicReady to receive alerts.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities provides natural gas, water, wastewater, stormwater and streetlight services to more than 500,000 customers in the Richmond metropolitan area. DPU is committed to safety, reliability and innovation in delivering essential utility services that support the city’s residents, businesses and environment.