Richmond Roads Reveal Desparate Repair Needed

If you've traveled over Richmond's roads lately, you've probably hit a pot hole, or two. Richmond's road, in certain areas, have reached an all time embarrassment for the Capital of Virginia.

On Richmond's North side, we witnessed parts of Chamberlayne Avenue in need of completed repair. During the summer, road work began on a mile-long stretch of the avenue, giving the impression that the road was being repaired.  Road crews blocked much of the left side of the northbound lane, interrupting traffic flow for weeks.   The assignment was never completed and still remains a hazard to drive on.

We tried to avoid this tactless display of road repair at the intersection of Brook Road and Bellevue, also on Richmond's North side. 

Take a look at the view at the intersection, and again at the close-up view.

Intersection of Bellevue and Brook Road.  Photos/ CD Brown.

Intersection of Bellevue and Brook Road.  Photo/ CD Brown.

The downtown district doesn't fair much better.   We thought only the roads in Shockoe Slip were supposed to be bumpy and rocky because of the cobble stone roads, and don't expect the same on asphalted roads.

If you'd like to see the roads-of-Richmond in much better condition, join us by emailing the representative in your district and tell them the roads where you live and work need to be repaired (professionally) as soon as possible, and definitely by the upcoming November 5th election.

You may also contact the Mayor's office by clicking here, and selecting the 'Citizen's Request' tab.
Call the Mayor's office at 646-7970, or fax your pot hole concern to 646-7987, or email the mayor at askthemayor@richmondgov.com.

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