The Richmond Police Department is dedicated and committed to ensuring public safety before, during, and after Lobby Day 2022. In collaboration with other state and local agencies the Department will work to ensure a safe environment for all participants and asks for the public to be aware of street closures, no parking zones and the law pertaining to carrying firearms on Capitol grounds.
In accordance with Virginia law, it is unlawful for a person to carry any firearm or explosive material within the Capitol of Virginia, Capitol Square and the adjacent surrounding area. Signs prohibiting firearms will be placed throughout the city to inform those who may gather.
Traffic flow in the areas will be impacted starting at 5 a.m. on Monday, January 17, and towing will be enforced within the No Parking Zones. If you live or work in the area surrounding Capitol Square and downtown, you should expect disruptions to your usual routines and plan accordingly. Maps of the closures are attached.
No Parking Zones between the hours of 5 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Towing will be enforced in these areas starting at 5 a.m.
Monday, January 17, 2022
- E. Broad Street (Both Sides) between N. 5th & N. 14th Street
- N. 8th Street (Both Sides) between E. Broad & Main Street
- N. 9th Street (Both Sides) between E. Broad & Main Street
- E. Grace Street (Both Sides) between N. 8th & 9th Street
- E. Franklin Street (Both Sides) between N. 8th & 9th Street
- E. Main Street (Both Sides) between N. 8th & 14th Street
- N. 12th Street (Both Sides) between E. Main & Bank Street
- N. 14th Street (Both Sides) between E. Broad & Main Street
Street closures for Monday, January 17, 2022 7 a.m. – 4
p.m.
- 900-1300 Blk. E. Main Street between N. 9th & 14th Street
- 00-200 Blk. N. 9th Street between E. Main & Broad Street
- 800 Blk. E. Franklin Street between N. 8th & 9th Street
- 800 Blk. E. Grace Street between N. 8th & 9th Street
- Bank Street between 12th & 14th Street
- S. 10th Street between E. Main & Cary Street
- S. 12th Street between E. Main & Cary Street
- S. 13th Street between E. Main & Cary Street
Information is subject to change and additional streets may
be temporarily closed as needed. Please follow RPD on Twitter at
@RichmondPolice.
Ref: Virginia Code 18.2-283.2
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter7/section18.2-283.2/
