LIST: Richmond roadways closed due to flooding, expected snow storm
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Several roadways throughout the city of Richmond are closed -- or soon will be closed -- due to either flooding or the incoming snowstorm.
Starting Wednesday, Feb. 19, and ending the morning of Thursday, Feb. 20, a winter storm will bring heavy snowfall to Central Virginia.
The city's Department of Public Works will close multiple roadways starting Wednesday due to potential freezing issues associated with the storm.
- Boulevard Bridge, on both sides of the bridge
- Brown’s Island Way, at S. 2nd Street and at Tredegar Street
- Byrd Street, at 3rd Street and at 4th Street
- N. 23rd Street, at Franklin Street and at Grace Street
- N. 25th Street, at:
- Main Street
- Franklin Street
- Grace Street
- Broad Street
- E. Marshall Street, at N 21st Street and at 20th Street
- Duval Street (900 N. 7th Street), at N 5th Street and at N. 7th Street
- 500 Hospital Street, at N. Hospital Street and the Interstate 95 & I-64 Ramp
State police urge Virginians to stay home during incoming snow storm
Additionally, two other roadways are already closed due to high water and flooding. They will remain that way until further notice, according to the department. Those roads are:
- Riverside Drive, from Stratford Road to Riverside and Rockfall Drive
- Cherokee Road, from James Riverwatch Drive to Beechmont Road
You can reach Richmond's Department of Public Works by dialing 311.