Henrico County

Tuckahoe District

See below for a list of projects coming from Henrico County's departments of Public Works and Public Utilities. Please note that all scheduled start and finish dates are subject to change.

MARCH 2025

Upcoming opportunities for public comment 

Mark your calendar to learn about projects in Henrico!  

March 10 (rescheduled from Feb. 20): Mayland Drive and Parham Road Thru-Cut 

Tuckahoe Area Library | 5:30 – 7 p.m. 

April 17: Greenwood Road Improvements 

Hunton Community Center & Park | 5:30 – 7 p.m. 

SURVEY: Hermitage Road Pedestrian and Roadway Improvements 

Following a public meeting held Feb. 26, Public Works is seeking additional input from residents on this project. Please take this survey to give your input and ideas. The survey closes March 12. 

Water crisis reports now available; budget proposal includes funding for water resiliency 

Following a water outage that affected service in parts of Henrico for several days in early January, the county hired two firms to conduct a review of its water infrastructure and communications during the crisis. These firms presented their findings to the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 11. 

AquaLaw PLC reviewed Henrico’s response to the crisis, focusing specifically on actions taken by the Department of Public Utilities. Whitman, Requardt & Associates LLP reviewed the water utility infrastructure in Henrico and provided recommendations for future projects. 

Henrico’s proposed budget for FY2025-26 includes $50 million in capital project funding for water resiliency. The Board of Supervisors will review the budget in public sessions in March and will vote to approve it in April. The approved budget will take effect beginning July 1. 

Keep Henrico Beautiful looks to recognize outstanding residential, business properties

Keep Henrico Beautiful is accepting applications for the county’s Land Lover and Clean Business awards. These awards recognize residents and business owners who practice sustainability and best practices for their yards and properties. Applications are open through April. Take a look at last year’s winners! 

200,000 bluegill find new home at Virgil R. Hazelett Reservoir at Cobbs Creek

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources introduced about 200,000 bluegill - a species of sunfish - to their new home in the Virgil R. Hazelett Reservoir at Cobbs Creek.

The stocking began Feb. 25 with juvenile fish trucked from a state hatchery in King and Queen County. Subsequent deliveries will add additional species to the reservoir.

"The reservoir will offer a wide variety of habitats with significant depth changes, abundant standing timber and shallow shoreline areas and should be able to support a variety of fisheries," said Hunter Hatcher, an aquatic biologist who oversaw the release.

The reservoir, located in Cumberland County, is owned by Henrico County and designed to release stored water into the James River to augment flows, as needed, during periods of drought. The reservoir is not yet operational or open to the public for fishing, boating or other recreational uses.

Public Utilities addresses rumors about refuse collection 

Henrico County is preparing to expand - not reduce - refuse collection service!

Public Utilities has ordered additional collection trucks and is finalizing a plan to expand trash pickup to more neighborhoods and communities. More details will be shared in the coming months.

Public Utilities is aware of rumors circulating that Henrico may discontinue collection service to some areas. Please know these rumors are FALSE! If you've received information suggesting refuse collection may be reduced, please contact Public Utilities at (804) 501-4275. 

Henrico awarded for full-depth reclamation paving process 

Public Works is the proud recipient of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association's 2025 Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Full-Depth Reclamation!

Full-depth reclamation is a paving process that removes and reuses the existing pavement as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional paving methods. This method also lasts longer and costs less than using new asphalt.

Henrico is one of only a few localities nationwide taking advantage of this paving method. Public Works estimates the county has saved roughly $15 million by using this method for 50 lane miles of road countywide, with more projects on the way!