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Board of Supervisors meeting recap: Employee recognized for going above and beyond during Winter Storm Fern, department heads discuss storm response

Posted on February 11, 2026.

The Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10. An agenda and complete video of the meeting are available on the county website. Highlights include: Employee recognized for dedication and service during Winter Storm Fern Winter Storm Fern made getting around extremely difficult for travelers, and county employees were no exception. At the Board’s work session, County Manager John A. Vithoulkas recognized custodial maintenance worker Julie Smith.

Fairfield Forum Nov. 20 to focus on public infrastructure and Community Revitalization

Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III's Fairfield Forum, Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m. Henrico Sports and Events Center, 1 All Star Boulevard. Search henrico.gov/supervisors-fairfield-district.

Posted on November 17, 2025.

The meeting at the Henrico Sports & Events Center will feature updates on projects from Public Utilities, Public Works and Community Revitalization as well as school redistricting.

A ‘generational project,’ Fall Line trail’s northern section opens with connection at Woodman Road

Posted on September 26, 2025.

Local officials from across the region and other trail boosters gathered Sept. 24 along the paved pathway in Ashland for a ribbon-cutting and ceremonial first ride. From the Ashland Trail Line Trail, the new portion cuts through Hanover County and into Henrico with a crossing of the scenic Chickahominy River.

Ultimately, the Fall Line is planned to extend 43 miles and cross through seven jurisdictions between Ashland and the city of Petersburg. Henrico opened its first portion of the trail – the 1,400-foot Park Street section in Lakeside – in July 2024. Continue reading A ‘generational project,’ Fall Line trail’s northern section opens with connection at Woodman Road

‘A project that bridges … communities’: Henrico celebrates Creighton Road improvements

Posted on December 20, 2024.

Wide and realigned, the new Creighton Road in eastern Henrico County is complete.

County officials celebrated the roughly $16 million project with a ribbon-cutting event Dec. 19. The new road is a common thoroughfare for motorists but also acts as the dividing line between the Fairfield and Varina districts.

Pedestrian Safety Month is winding down, but Henrico’s focus on awareness and infrastructure isn’t letting up

Posted on October 22, 2024.

Officials on Tuesday addressed the increase in pedestrian-related crashes and fatalities in Henrico and reiterated the county’s commitment to safety efforts, which includes $1.5 million in new funding for street lighting, planned projects to enhance pedestrian accommodations, and public safety messages.

Henrico prepares for Tropical Storm Debby

Posted on August 7, 2024.

Henrico County has prepared for excessive rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby, beginning tonight, by checking roadway drainage systems and clearing debris that could exacerbate localized flooding.

20 years after Gaston’s rains, Henrico celebrates start of work to revive Lake Overton

Posted on April 18, 2024.

Project will bring new dam, environmental improvements, public access

Richard Flanagan can’t wait to see Lake Overton vibrant once again, with fishing and other recreation, as it was before Hurricane Gaston’s remnants brought pounding rain in 2004.

FEMA flood map changes to impact up to 7,000 Henrico addresses

Posted on March 1, 2024.

Public Works is sending letters to thousands of addresses in Henrico that are impacted by new flood-risk maps of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Changes to the maps may affect whether property owners are required to purchase flood insurance.

Pedestrian improvements to greet students as new school year begins Monday

Posted on August 18, 2023.

Henrico County has prepared for a safe start to the school year by adding crosswalks, signs with flashing lights and other pedestrian improvements near several schools.

By Tuckahoe Elementary School, crews recently built additional sections of sidewalk with ADA ramps along Forest Avenue as well as a crosswalk with a 6-foot-by-12-foot pedestrian refuge island at Forest and Silverspring Drive.

Henrico breaks ground on Hungary Road sidewalk project

Posted on July 13, 2023.

$1.85 million project includes 0.7 miles of sidewalk, ADA-accessible ramps, pedestrian crossings

Henrico County officials gathered today to celebrate the start of work on a sidewalk on a portion of Hungary Road that will improve connectivity and pedestrian access between neighborhoods, businesses and community facilities. 

Henrico Public Works to host ‘fast-track hiring event’ June 29

Posted on June 21, 2022.

Job seekers will be able to interview for positions in Traffic, Road Maintenance

Henrico Public Works to host job fair Dec. 8

Posted on November 30, 2021.

Opportunities are available in Road Maintenance, Engineering, Design and more

‘Road diet’ set for 4-lane section of Church Road

Posted on July 16, 2021.

1.8-mile project will enhance safety, connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians

A four-lane stretch of Church Road will be reconfigured this summer in a “road diet” conversion aimed at enhancing safety as well as connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Henrico taking measures to address residential flooding, drainage

Posted on March 19, 2021.

April showers might bring May flowers, but the rain can cause problems too. Heavy downpours may lead to flooding.

Tuckahoe meeting Feb 25 to highlight work of Public Works, Public Utilities

Posted on February 17, 2021.

Tuckahoe Town Meeting to discuss the roles of the departments of Public Works & Public Utilities in maintaining Henrico County’s water & transportation infrastructure.

Henrico names VDOT’s Terrell Hughes to lead Public Works