Richmond Henrico Turnpike closed, Jan. 9th – Jan. 17th
As part of the Cannon Creek Trail project, the Richmond Henrico Turnpike will be closed from January 9th to January 17th between Vale Street and Valley Road.
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Assignment: Cannon Creek Greenway
This assignment was completed by the Virginia National Guard Public Affairs office. The Cannon Creek Greenway is nearing completion! Your assignment is: Document the progress of the Cannon Creek Greenway The National Guard is working on clearing the area and building a 1.9 mile asphalt path. I’m going to need some pictures! You can kindly [...]
Cannon Creek Greenway updates
James River News Hub has a quick look at the volunteer work being done by the National Guard over at the Cannon Creek Greenway. Freaking hot to be out there making a 1.9 mile asphalt path, but we’re thankful for them! In related Cannon Creek news, the video cameras installed a year ago to catch [...]
Cannon Creek proposal approved by the Planning Commission
NBC12 reports: Dozens showed up at a planning commission meeting to show support for the [Cannon Creek] project. And despite concerns at the number of trees that would have to be removed to build the trail, the estimate is 40, the plan will move forward. The Planning Commission gave approval for the bike and pedestrian [...]
Cannon Creek Greenway proposal up for review
A proposal for a bicycle and pedestrian trail along the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike (dubbed Cannon Creek Greenway) is coming up in front of the City Planning Commission on Tuesday, February 22 at 1:30pm at City Hall. According to tipster Jeanne, the Virginia National Guard has agreed to donate the equipment and manpower needed to get the [...]
The National Night Out post
National Night Out is a community / police / awareness event that takes place the first Tuesday in August each year. Neighborhoods across the city will be hosting events to bring the neighborhood “out.” Below are the details for the official event thrown by 3rd district councilman Chris Hilbert. If you know of other National [...]
Streets closing as construction of Cannon Creek Greenway begins
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council – Gateway 6th District, and The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council – Northside 3rd District, today announce that the Virginia Army National Guard, 180th Horizontal Transportation Company 276th Engineering Battalion, will begin the First Phase of a project to clear the undergrowth in [...]
City installs video cameras to catch illegal dumpers
The Cannon Creek Greenway, which ultimately will be part of the East Coast Greenway, has long been a local dumping ground. Despite annual community clean-up efforts the city has taken an additional step: video cameras. WTVR has the story: So, what now? City Council member Chris Hilbert say they’re investing 30-thousand dollars for 5 surveillance [...]
