Several roads will be closed and No Parking areas will be in place for a political event on Saturday as former President Barack Obama and others visit Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park campus.
A ticketed rally at the Compass area of the campus will take place between noon and 3 p.m., Saturday, October 23.
The following streets will have No Parking from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday:
- 1000 block of Grove Avenue between North Harrison and North Linden streets;900 block of Park Avenue between North Harrison and North Linden streets;
- 00 block of North Harrison Street between Park Avenue and West Main Street;
- 00 block of South Harrison Street between West Main and West Cary streets;
- 800 and 900 blocks of West Franklin Street between North Harrison and North Laurel Streets
- Cathedral, North Cathedral and South Cathedral Place.
The following streets will be closed to public traffic from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday:
- 900 block of Park Avenue
- 1000 block of Grove Avenue
- Cathedral, North Cathedral and South Cathedral Place
- 100 block of North Linden Street
In the planning and coordination of major events taking place in and around the university, the Richmond Police Department continues to coordinate with VCU Police and university leadership to assist in the safety of community members.
Information is subject to change. Please follow RPD on Twitter at @RichmondPolice.
