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July 1, 2010 -- Overnight ramp closures on Downtown Expressway and I-95

The Richmond Metropolitan Authority announces ramp closures beginning Tuesday, July 6 through Tuesday, July 13, along the Downtown Expressway to I-95 for routine maintenance. The lane closures, scheduled between 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., are as follows:

·         Tuesday, July 6, Northbound I-95 ramp to Westbound Downtown

Expressway

·         Wednesday, July 7, Southbound I-95 ramp to Westbound Downtown Expressway

·         Thursday, July 8, Eastbound Downtown Expressway to Northbound I-95 ramp

·         Monday, July 12, Eastbound Downtown Expressway to Southbound I-95 ramp

·         Tuesday, July 13, Northbound I-195 to Cary Street ramp

April 30, 2010 -- Downtown Expressway to experience alternating lane closures

Motorists will encounter the following alternating lane closures on the Downtown Expressway near the 7th Street bridge beginning late evening Monday, May 3, through early morning Thursday, May 6. The lane closures are scheduled to begin each evening at 7 p.m. and end by 6 a.m. the following morning:
Monday, May 3 -- Left lane, eastbound
Tuesday, May 4 -- Right lane, eastbound
Wednesday, May 5 -- Left lane, westbound, immediately followed by a right lane closing
This maintenance project is weather permitting.

April 29, 2010 -- Boulevard Bridge to close for maintenance

The Boulevard “Nickel” Bridge will close Wednesday, May 5, at 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m., Thursday, May 6, for general maintenance, including curb line sweeping and on-bridge street light replacement. This maintenance is weather permitting. Motorists should use alternate routes during this period.

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For more information, please contact:
Linda McElroy
Public Relations Manager
Richmond Metropolitan Authority
919 East Main St., Suite 600
Richmond, VA  23219
(804) 523-3300 Phone
(804) 523-3307 Direct Line
(804) 523-3330 Fax