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May 14, 2021 4:40 PM
Petersburg Firefighters are on scene of a large fire at a warehouse involving Styrofoam wood pallets and other warehouse equipment. The fire is being fought by Petersburg Fire with Dinwiddie and Prince George assisting. No injuries reported at this time....
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May 10, 2021 9:29 AM
Due to power outage, the office of billing and collections is unable to process payments, start/stop services or perform account inquiries. Dominion has been notified and repairs should begin soon. We will continue to provide updates.
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Latest Update:
May 10, 2021 10:40 AM
Network access has been restored. The Office of Billing and Collections can once again process payments, start/stop services, and perform account inquiries
May 4, 2021 6:04 PM
The Petersburg Circuit Court Clerks' Office will be closed Wednesday, May 5th for facility maintenance. The office will reopen at 8am on Thursday, May 6th.
April 27, 2021 12:30 PM
NOTICE: Due to waterline damage, residents in the area of Diamond Street and St. Luke Street may temporarily experience low water pressure or loss of service. Crews are mobilizing to repair the waterline. More updates to follow.
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Latest Update:
April 27, 2021 4:48 PM
The waterline repair for the Diamond St. and St. Luke Street area is now complete.
April 22, 2021 7:17 AM
Petersburg Circuit Court Clerk's Office is closed today due to power outage. Circuit Court is open. The Circuit Court Clerk's Office will reopen Friday, April 23 at 8am.
Latest Update:
April 22, 2021 7:27 AM
UPDATE: Power has been restored and the Petersburg Circuit Court Clerk's Office will open today.
April 16, 2021 8:29 AM
NOTICE: The Fiscal Management Building (144 N. Sycamore Street) will be closed today due to emergency maintenance issues. This includes the Commissioner of the Revenue Office and the Office of Billing and Collections. All offices will resume normal...
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March 30, 2021 10:26 AM
St. Andrews Street Bridge Project: An 18” transmission water line will be isolated for realignment today. If citizens or businesses in the area surrounding the St. Andrews Street bridge experience low water pressure or loss of water services they should...
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March 24, 2021 1:26 PM
Notice: Petersburg Area Transit detours today (3.24.21) due to flooded streets:
- Washington St./Lee Avenue cannot service Youngs Rd.
- Blandford is out of service Wythe street closed.
- South Park Mall out of Service Wythe street closed.
- South Crater...
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Latest Update:
March 24, 2021 3:58 PM
UPDATE: All routes are now back to regular schedule.
March 8, 2021 2:00 PM
Reminder: The Office of Billing and Collections will be closed to the public on Friday, March 12, 2021 for in-service training. The next in-service training day will be April 2, 2021.
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February 18, 2021 10:41 PM
City of Petersburg offices will open on a 2-hour delay Friday, February 19.
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February 18, 2021 11:48 AM
NEW UPDATE - TRANSIT: Due to rapidly declining road conditions, Petersburg Area Transit will now provide its last run at 1:15PM today - February 18, 2021. PAT prioritizes safety and will continue to assess the road conditions and provide updates for...
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February 17, 2021 8:23 PM
Petersburg Area Transit will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, February 18.
See routes here: https://www.petersburgva.gov/524/Routes
February 15, 2021 7:24 AM
Meridian Waste will be collecting Friday (Feb 12) residential trash collections in Petersburg on Mon. Feb. 15. All other residential trash collections will be on a one day slide this week. Thank you for your patience.
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February 14, 2021 10:22 PM
For Monday, February 15, PAT will remain on a 2-hour delay and will continue using the inclement weather routes, servicing only main roads. Secondary roads will not be serviced due to downed trees and power lines.
February 14, 2021 9:28 PM
With the large number of Petersburg residents who remain without power after this weekend’s ice storm, the City of Petersburg has opened a warming/charging center. The warming center is open at Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) located at 100 West Washington...
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February 13, 2021 5:15 PM
Roads Open Again:
a. Baxter Rd between Travis Ln and Travis Ln
b. Homestead Drive between Valor Dr and Midland Ave
c. Graham Road between Jefferson Place and Pine Ridge Road
New Road Closures
a. Harrison St @ Filmore St
February 13, 2021 2:31 PM
Roads Open Again:
a. Crater Road between Weyanoke Street and Claremont Street
b. Defense Road between Baylors Lane and Johnson Road
c. 1500 Block of Brandon Avenue (Dead-end)
New Road Closures:
a. Homestead Drive between Valor Drive and Midland Ave
b....
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February 13, 2021 12:53 PM
The following roads are currently closed in Petersburg due to trees in the roadway and downed power lines. Petersburg public safety teams, streets teams, and Dominion crews are working to clear the area. Avoid the area and expect delays! Please remember...
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February 13, 2021 11:53 AM
Road Closure - S. Crater Road @ Maycox Street is closed due to a vehicle crash and a tree in the roadway. Avoid the area and expect delays.
Remember to stay at home during this storm as the roads are icy and dangerous.
February 12, 2021 12:59 AM
Due to inclement weather and the expected low temperatures, Petersburg City Government Offices will be closed on Friday, February 12, 2021.
Further updates on Petersburg Area Transit will be provided as they become available.
February 11, 2021 4:14 PM
Puddledock road in Petersburg will be closed February 15-19 for extensive repair work.
February 9, 2021 12:56 PM
The Office of Billing and Collections will be closed to the public on Friday, February 12th for in-service training. The next in-service training day will be March 12th. Training days are listed and available here:...
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February 1, 2021 8:18 AM
Petersburg Circuit Court will open at 10:00 am on February 1, 2021.
January 28, 2021 7:20 AM
NOTICE: Due to inclement weather, Petersburg City Government Offices will open at 9:30am today (1/28/21).
Petersburg Area Transit Routes are running on their regular schedule.
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January 20, 2021 1:08 PM
Due to system connection difficulties, January 2021 utility bills will now be due on Monday, February 8, 2021.
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January 5, 2021 2:50 PM
Petersburg Utilities crew is currently repairing a damaged hydrant at the corner of Jefferson Street and E. Washington Street. Isolating the water lines may be necessary, which may affect service and pressure in the area. Affected residents can call...
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Latest Update:
January 5, 2021 4:18 PM
The hydrant repair at the corner of Jefferson Street and E. Washington Street is complete.
January 5, 2021 2:38 PM
Petersburg Office of Billing and Collections will be closed to the public on Friday January 8, 2021 for in-service training. Payments will still be accepted through the drop box and online by visiting www.petersburgva.gov and clicking 'Online Payments.'
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December 30, 2020 12:24 PM
NOTICE: A water crew is currently working on water valve on N. Carolina Ave. Customers on St. Luke , St. Mark , VA. Ave. may be affected for approximately 2 hours today.
December 8, 2020 8:58 AM
The Petersburg Office of Billing and Collections (located at 144 N. Sycamore Street) will be closed to the public on Friday, December 11th for an in-service training day. Payments can still be made online at www.petersburgva.gov. To speak to a customer...
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November 2, 2020 3:13 PM
PETERSBURG CIRCUIT COURT CLERK’S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020. THE CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE WILL REOPEN ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2020 AT 8:00 AM.
TO FILE ELECTION DAY CHALLENGES ON NOVEMBER 3RD, CALL (804) 431-5592
November 2, 2020 2:04 PM
The Petersburg Billing and Collections Office will be closed on Friday, November 6th for in-service team training.
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October 28, 2020 10:49 AM
Petersburg Public Works will be making additional repairs to an 18" water line on Jefferson Street today (10/28/20). Customers may temporarily experience low water pressure and/or service interruptions. We apologize for any inconvenience this repair may...
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October 28, 2020 4:48 PM
UPDATE (PETERSBURG): The Jefferson Street water line repair has been completed (4:40pm, 10/28/20).
October 19, 2020 8:37 PM
Update: The 18-inch waterline repair is now complete. Over the next few hours, the Utilities team will gradually begin restoring water services. This process is done gradually to prevent a sudden increase in water pressure that could potentially cause...
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October 19, 2020 5:35 PM
NOTICE: Due to Dominion Va. Power rupturing a transmission line while conducting a repair, some Petersburg residents and businesses may be experiencing low water pressure or a complete interruption in water service. Crews will continue working throughout...
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October 17, 2020 7:33 PM
Access to the Petersburg online bill pay portal has been restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.
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October 17, 2020 1:33 PM
NOTICE: Online bill pay for City of Petersburg is temporarily unavailable. Teams are working to resolve the issue. Updates to follow. We apologize for this inconvenience.
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September 22, 2020 3:53 PM
Update: The water leak has been contained and the Utilities team is in the process of restoring water services to impacted customers. Work will continue on the permanent repair.
September 22, 2020 10:26 AM
Notice: Due to a watermain break, the Petersburg Utilities team has placed a shutdown around Halifax Street - South of I-85 until further notice. Residents and Businesses in the area may experience low water pressure or no water services until the repair...
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July 20, 2020 6:55 PM
Petersburg Police will conduct a planned 911 system update on Tuesday, July 21st from 1p to 3p. All 911 calls during that time will be managed by Colonial Heights Dispatch. Petersburg Police, Fire and/or EMS will still respond to all emergency calls....
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June 30, 2020 2:01 PM
Due to reading and printing delays, the utility bills for June 2020 will be mailed on July 2, 2020 and the new due date will be July 23, 2020. Commercial and Industrial customers may receive 2 bills representing their May and June bills. Bills can be...
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May 30, 2020 3:15 PM
Due to potential evening road closures, Petersburg Area Transit will begin their last run at 5:15pm tonight (5/30).
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May 5, 2020 10:10 AM
Please see below the ZOOM meeting link and call-in phone number for the Petersburg City Council meeting today at 12:00pm.
Link to Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94553525404
Phone Number: 1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 945 5352 5404
April 28, 2020 1:58 PM
4/28 City Council Meeting: The City Council meeting, post recess, will be held on a new call in line. Number: 571-317-3122 Access Code: 357-938-333.
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March 31, 2020 4:32 PM
To prevent the potential spread of COVID-19, all fixed route transit services will be suspended until further notice beginning April 1, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
Petersburg Area Transit will only provide emergency para-transit services for current para-transit...
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April 2, 2020 8:39 PM
Transit Update: Beginning Friday, April 3, 2020, Petersburg Area Transit will resume its “Essential Services Schedule” with limited bus schedule for selected routes for patrons to access essential jobs and services.
March 20, 2020 2:35 PM
Effective immediately, Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) has suspended all on-board fare collection and enforcement.
Where possible, PAT riders will need to enter and exit through the rear doors to reduce close encounters between passengers and operators....
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March 20, 2020 11:48 AM
Bon Secours has established designated flu clinics for members of the community who are experiencing flu-like symptoms, which may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat or body aches.
The flu clinics are designed to evaluate and treat...
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March 16, 2020 7:28 PM
Beginning March 17, 2020, City Government office buildings will either close to the public or open with reduced operations.
Adjusted operation hours of 9:30am - 3:30pm will run from March 17, 2020 - March 30, 2020.
Facilities Closed to the Public...
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March 15, 2020 11:20 PM
PAT will provide limited service until further notice. Greyhound and Customer service will be open from 6:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. until further notice.
Routes will begin at 5:15 a.m. and last route will end at 4:15.
No service to Fort Lee.
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March 15, 2020 6:45 PM
All City government offices and facilities in Petersburg will be closed Monday, March 16th for planning and to begin additional cleaning in response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak.
The closures are designed to ensure the health and safety of...
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March 13, 2020 12:45 PM
In an effort to minimize the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Petersburg City Council Meeting scheduled for March 17, 2020 has been postponed until further notice.
February 20, 2020 7:32 PM
NOTICE: Due to weather conditions, Petersburg Area Transit routes will begin service at 7:15a tomorrow (2/21/2020)
January 13, 2020 3:39 PM
Petersburg Office of Billing and Collections and Office of Finance will be closed on Wednesday, January 15th and Thursday, January 16th for office relocation and in-service training. Limited processing will be available during those days. Payments will...
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December 12, 2019 2:47 PM
On Friday, December 13th, Petersburg Office of Billing and Collections will temporarily close from 12pm-1pm for a staff development workshop. Online payment and drop-box payment options will still be available.
November 13, 2019 5:23 PM
The Office of Billing and Collections will temporarily close from 12pm-2pm on Thursday, November 14th for a professional development workshop. Online payment options will still be available during this time.
April 19, 2019 2:06 PM
Petersburg Social Services has closed for the day due to impending severe weather. Social Services will resume during their regular hours on Monday, April 22, 2019.
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April 19, 2019 1:26 PM
Due to impending severe weather, the Commissioner of the Revenue office will close at 2:00 PM on April 19th. For businesses planning to pay meals and lodging taxes on April 19th, it will be considered ON TIME if paid on Monday, April 22, 2019.
April 19, 2019 12:55 PM
NOTICE: Due to impending severe weather, the following offices will close at 2:00pm today (April 19).
- Petersburg Office of Billing and Collections
- City Hall Annex
- Parks and Leisure Services
- Petersburg Public Library
- Commissioner of Revenue...
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April 11, 2019 5:09 PM
The April 11th City Council Budget Workshop is now scheduled for April 16th at 5:30pm. The Community Budget Workshop will be held on Saturday, April 13th at 10:00am. Full calendar available at www.petersburg-va.org
March 29, 2019 11:06 AM
Online bill payment has been repaired and is available again.
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March 29, 2019 9:40 AM
We apologize for the inconvenience this morning, our online bill payment option is currently unavailable.
Our team is working to rectify this issue in a timely manner.
Payments can still be made in person and through the drop boxes. We will post as...
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March 25, 2019 12:27 PM
Petersburg Office of Billing & Collections will close at 3:30pm today (3.25.19) due to mandatory city-wide system updates. Online bill pay will also be unavailable beginning at 3:30pm. Online bill pay will resume on 3.26.19.
We apologize for any...
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February 20, 2019 8:04 AM
The water line repair located on Arlington St. has been completed by Petersburg Public Works and Utilities Dept. The mandatory reduction of water consumption for Petersburg utility customers is now lifted. At this time, there is no boil water notice.
February 19, 2019 11:39 PM
Petersburg Public Works and Utilities is currently repairing a water main break at 800 Arlington Street. Due to the nature of this repair, the City is issuing a mandatory reduction of water consumption for Petersburg utility customers until further...
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February 19, 2019 4:02 PM
The City of Petersburg Public Works and Utilities Department is currently repairing a 12-inch main water line located at 800 Arlington Street. Some residents in the immediate vicinity may experience discolored water or low water pressure due to this...
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January 25, 2019 9:42 AM
On Friday, January 25, 2019, the Office of Billing and Collections will briefly close from 12:00pm - 2:00pm for Mid-Year Reconciliations.
While in-person payments will not be accepted during that time, payments can still be made online at...
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December 11, 2018 7:49 PM
UPDATE:
Petersburg City Government Offices will open during regular business hours on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
Petersburg Area Transit will be delayed by one hour tomorrow (12/12/18). Service will be delayed until 7:15am with all bus routes in...
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December 10, 2018 9:47 PM
With the expected low temperatures and continuous clearing of roadways, Petersburg City Government Offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
Petersburg Public Works teams will continue working diligently on improving road conditions within...
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December 10, 2018 9:05 AM
UPDATE:
Due to road conditions, there will be no Petersburg Area Transit bus service today (12/10/18). This includes Para-Transit.
December 9, 2018 11:29 PM
At this time, all PAT bus routes, including Para-Transit services will begin service at 12:15pm for Fixed routes and Para-Transit routes. Only main roads will be serviced.
Areas that will not be serviced include: Western Hills, Battlefield Park,...
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December 9, 2018 9:07 PM
Due to inclement weather, Petersburg Government Offices will be closed on Monday, December 10, 2018.
Due to road conditions, there will be no Petersburg Area Transit bus service, including Para-Transit, on Monday, December 10, 2018.
Petersburg Freedom...
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December 5, 2018 12:50 PM
Notice from Petersburg Area Transit: The Washington Street and Lee Avenue routes will be combined at the 2:45 hour today (12/5/18).
November 20, 2018 1:48 PM
The November 20, 2018 Petersburg City Council meeting will take place at Petersburg High School Auditorium at 6:30pm
October 29, 2018 11:39 AM
Due to the loss of a Planning and Development staff member, the Petersburg Planning and Code Compliance Offices will close today at 1:30pm and reopen tomorrow (10/30) at 8:30am.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during...
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October 11, 2018 10:02 PM
Due to flooded roadways, Petersburg Area Transit routes will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow (10/12). Routes will begin service at 7am. Transit will continue monitoring conditions through the night and will provide updates.
August 21, 2018 3:16 PM
Reminder - The Department of Public Utilities will continue conducting sewer line smoke testing this week until Friday, Aug. 24th. Visit www.petersburg-va.org for more information.
August 21, 2018 1:11 PM
Petersburg Public Utilities is conducting hydrant flushing in the County Drive area. Residents and businesses in the area may temporarily experience low water pressure.
August 8, 2018 4:46 PM
Petersburg Public Utilities will conduct sewer line smoke testing during 8/13-8/17 and 8/20-8/24. Testing will occur on:
N. Union Street
W. Tabb Street
E. Tabb Street
River Street
Adams Street
Bollingbrook Street
High Street
Perry Street
July 2, 2018 4:56 PM
Due to the extreme heat, Petersburg RED TUESDAY curbside recycling pickup will begin at 6:00 am tomorrow (7/3). The downtown area will begin at 7:00 am as usual.
June 11, 2018 5:21 PM
The City is currently investigating why numerous residents did not receive personal property bills.
While the City works with the local post office regarding this matter, penalties for late Personal Property payments have been suspended until June 29,...
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May 10, 2018 5:38 PM
NOTICE: The Petersburg Anti-Poverty Commission Meeting scheduled for 6pm tonight is canceled due to the severe weather.
May 3, 2018 5:19 PM
The Mandatory Water Restriction has been lifted. The water line repair was successfully completed. City water tanks did not reach critical levels and there is no boil water notice.
May 2, 2018 6:42 PM
May 2, 2018
Petersburg Public Utilities issues a Mandatory Water Usage Restriction due to a repair at the main water line into the City. The City will utilize mutual aid agreements to ensure adequate water supply to South Side Regional Medical Center...
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May 2, 2018 11:12 AM
The water usage restriction for Petersburg Utility Customers has been lifted.
May 1, 2018 4:48 PM
The City is in the final stages of repairs to a water line located at Wythe and Guarantee Street. A mandatory reduction of water consumption has been issued today for Petersburg utility customers until May 2, 2018 at 6:00 am when this critical phase is...
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April 20, 2018 8:36 AM
Due to server upgrades, online payments will be suspended from
Friday (4/20) at 5:00PM through Saturday (4/21) at 5:00pm.
March 21, 2018 8:11 AM
Petersburg Area Transit will now operate using snow routes & service to McGuire is suspended until further notice. View snow routes at www.petersburgva.gov
March 20, 2018 10:43 PM
Due to inclement weather, Petersburg City Government Offices will open at 10:00am on March 21, 2018.
Petersburg Area Transit will operate during its regular hours and regular routes.
March 12, 2018 9:30 PM
March 13, 2018 - Petersburg City Government Offices will operate on a 2-hour delay.
Petersburg Area Transit will begin operation during its regular hours, but will operate on snow routes.
March 12, 2018 6:02 PM
WEATHER UPDATE: Petersburg Public Library will close at 6pm tonight.
Petersburg Area Transit: Will be on snow detour routes servicing primary roads only for the reminder of the evening.
March 7, 2018 4:56 PM
At this time, credit and debit payments cannot be accepted at City Hall. Cash, Check, or Money Order Only. Card payments should resume by Monday, March 12th. Thank you for your understanding.
January 27, 2018 7:26 AM
Public Utilities Crews have completed all major water line repairs.
The mandatory water usage restriction, issued January 26th, is no longer in effect.
January 26, 2018 4:55 PM
Due to multiple water line breaks in the City, a mandatory reduction of water consumption has been issued today for Petersburg utility customers. Public Utilities Crews are currently responding and are expected to work through the evening to repair the...
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January 24, 2018 11:17 AM
Due to emergency repairs to the server, the Office of Billing and Collections cannot accept any payments today (1/24) between 1pm-3pm. Online payments will also be suspended during that time frame.
January 23, 2018 9:07 PM
On Wednesday, January 24: Between the hours of 1pm-3pm, portions of High Street will experience a power outage due to demolition in the area.
January 21, 2018 6:51 PM
The boil water notice for:
Pleasants Lane from Dupuy Road to E. Valor Road, N. Valor Road and S. Valor Road
Valor Road from Pleasants Lane to Young’s Road, to include Magnolia Farms area.
is now lifted and no longer in effect.
January 19, 2018 4:23 PM
A boil water notice has been issued for Pleasants Lane from Dupuy Road to E. Valor Road, N. Valor Road and S. Valor Road. Valor Road from Pleasants Lane to Young’s Road, to include Magnolia Farms area.
January 18, 2018 4:33 PM
The boil water notice for High St. from Lafayette St. to University Blvd. and Plum St. from Hurt St. to Cross St. is no longer in effect.
Public Utilities was able to quickly complete the repair under pressure, so water service was not turned off.
January 18, 2018 2:17 PM
Due to a water main break, there is currently a boil water notice for: High St. from Lafayette to University and Plum St. from Hurt to Cross.
January 17, 2018 8:08 PM
Due to inclement weather, City government offices will open at 10:00am on Thursday, January 18, 2018. Bus service will begin at 8:15am using snow routes. More information at petersburgva.gov
January 16, 2018 9:11 PM
Due to Inclement Weather, Petersburg Government Offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
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January 14, 2018 9:58 AM
All boil water notices for the City of Petersburg are now lifted and no longer in effect.
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January 9, 2018 6:47 PM
Due to waterline repairs, there is now a boil water notice in place for the following areas:
Intersection of Bank Street and Washington Street, East to the City Limits
Intersection of Washington Street and Bank Street, South to Seige Rd
January 9, 2018 11:19 AM
Due to waterline repairs, residents in the area of E. Washington Street & Monument Avenue and Halifax Road & Custer Street will experience low water pressure throughout the day.
At this time, we DO NOT anticipate issuing a boil water notice for this...
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January 8, 2018 3:54 PM
City government offices will be closed on Friday, January 12th and Monday, January 15th in observance of Lee-Jackson Day and Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday respectively. Closed offices include: City Hall, City Hall Annex, Parks & Leisure Services,...
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January 8, 2018 11:48 AM
Power has been restored. The Petersburg Public Library will open as usual today, January 8, 2018.
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January 8, 2018 11:23 AM
Due to a power outage, the Petersburg Public Library will be closed today, January 8, 2018.
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January 4, 2018 6:24 PM
Due to inclement weather, Petersburg City Government Offices will open at 10:00am on Friday, January 5, 2018.
January 4, 2018 7:42 AM
Due to inclement weather, Petersburg City Government Offices will be closed on Thursday, January 4, 2018.
January 4, 2018 12:11 AM
Due to inclement weather, Petersburg City Government Offices will open at 10:00am on Thursday, January 4, 2018.
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December 31, 2017 7:12 PM
Repairs to the waterline break on Sycamore St. are still ongoing. The repairs needed are more substantial than initially discovered.
While crews continue to work, the boil notice is still in place for: Intersection of Bank St. & Adams St., N. To the...
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December 29, 2017 6:11 PM
Crews continue to work through the evening to repair the Waterline break on Sycamore St.
The boil water notice is still in place for: The intersection of Bank & Adams St., N. To the Appomattox River, & W. To Canal St/Fleet St/Univ. Blvd
December 29, 2017 9:33 AM
There is currently a boil water notice in effect for the following areas: The intersection of Bank and Adams Streets, North to the river and West to Canel and Fleet Streets.
December 29, 2017 1:17 AM
Due to a waterline break, businesses and residents in the area between Bollingbrook Street and W. Old Street may experience either low water pressure or no water.
Once water service returns, a boil water notice will be in effect for the aforementioned...
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December 22, 2017 12:48 PM
The boil water notice for residents in the area of I-85, S. Sycamore St., W. South Blvd., and Johnson Road is now lifted.
Repairs to the waterline break on Johnson Road at the Tanglewood and Lieutenant's Run Apartment Complexes were completed earlier in...
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January 24, 2017 5:09 PM
Due to a storm drain repair the north and south bound lanes of N. Sycamore Street between Fillmore Street and Mars Street will close to thru traffic at 7p.m. on 1/24/17 and open at approximately 7 a.m. 1/25/17. A detour will be provided.
January 10, 2017 5:24 PM
PAT operating on regular schedule 1/11/2016. Two Routes remain on snow routes: Washington Street and County Dr.
January 9, 2017 9:40 AM
PAT will only be operating the following routes: Washington Street, S. Crater Road, Blandford, Mall Plaza and portions of Southpark Route.
January 8, 2017 3:05 PM
Petersburg government offices will be opening at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 9th. Petersburg Area Transit will operate on a 2-hour delay on snow routes only and all Petersburg Courts Closed. For additional instruction from the City of Petersburg during...
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January 7, 2017 11:36 AM
FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 911 FOR NON-EMERGENCY CALL 804-732-4222
▼Street Closures
58 Alerts
February 13, 2021 5:12 PM
Roads Open Again:
a. Baxter Rd between Travis Ln and Travis Ln
b. Homestead Drive between Valor Dr and Midland Ave
c. Graham Road between Jefferson Place and Pine Ridge
Road
New Road Closures
a. Harrison St @ Filmore St
February 13, 2021 2:28 PM
Roads Open Again:
a. Crater Road between Weyanoke Street and Claremont Street
b. Defense Road between Baylors Lane and Johnson Road
c. 1500 Block of Brandon Avenue (Dead-end)
New Road Closures:
a. Homestead Drive between Valor Drive and Midland Ave
b....
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February 13, 2021 12:49 PM
The following roads are currently closed in Petersburg due to trees in the roadway and downed power lines. Petersburg public safety teams, streets teams, and Dominion crews are working to clear the area. Avoid the area and expect delays! Please remember...
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February 13, 2021 11:51 AM
Road Closure - S. Crater Road @ Maycox Street is closed due to a vehicle crash and a tree in the roadway. Avoid the area and expect delays.
Remember to stay at home during this storm as the roads are icy and dangerous.
February 11, 2021 4:08 PM
Puddledock road in Petersburg will be closed February 15-19 for extensive repair work.
January 29, 2021 1:16 PM
Grimes Rd will be closed by CSX Railroad starting today in order to complete a crossing repair. Signage will be in place marking detour routes. The crossing will be closed for 2 to 5 days.
January 22, 2021 9:56 PM
Update: Roadway has reopened @ Wythe Street and S. Littlechurch Street. Power is also back on in the area .
January 22, 2021 7:51 PM
Dominion Energy Crews are @ Wythe St & Littlechurch St. Dominion Energy advises the roadway will be closed 4-5 more hours. Please find alternative routes away from the area. Also VDOT has shut down ramps coming onto Wythe St.
January 22, 2021 5:09 PM
Virginia Concrete Construction, a contractor for the City, is working on N. Sycamore St at Tabb St. They are installing new ramps in place of two existing ramps - bringing these ramps up to current standards. The work is scheduled to be complete by the...
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December 14, 2020 4:05 PM
On 12/16, Dominion Energy will have a short section of N South St closed between High St and N South St at triangle, to replace cross arms on two poles. Traffic will be able to pass around the traffic light.
On 12/17, Columbia Gas will have a lane...
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October 14, 2020 5:19 PM
October 19-21, West St. in Petersburg will be closed from Farmer Street to Halifax Street for water supply repairs.
August 26, 2020 4:17 PM
From 8/27 - 9/4, Columbia Gas will have lane closures at the following locations to pave gas cuts:
200 block Shore St
1700 block Fairfax Ave
100 block W Old St
1000 block High Pearl St
1900 block Oakland St
Property owners will have access to their...
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August 3, 2020 2:59 PM
Notice: On Wednesday, August 5th, VDOT/DBI will have the on ramp on S. Crater Rd. to I-95 northbound closed from 9:00AM-3:00PM. Detours will be in place.
July 9, 2020 10:28 AM
Today (7/9), Contractor KBS will have the intersection of Guarantee St and Brown St closed for upgrading utility work.
Property owners will have access to their properties and City employees will monitor traffic control.
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June 30, 2020 4:48 PM
On 7/1, Dominion Energy will have a lane closure on 600 block W. South Blvd, to replace place pole damaged from an accident.
On 7/1, Inframap Corp. will have a lane closure 100 block S. Union St for utility locating test holes.
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June 26, 2020 4:22 PM
6/29: Dominion Energy will have a lane closure on 800 block of Halifax St to repair power lines.
6/30 - 7/2: Contractor KBS will have a closure at the intersection of Guarantee St. and Brown St. for upgrading utility work.
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May 30, 2020 3:10 PM
Due to potential evening road closures, Petersburg Area Transit will begin their last run at 5:15pm tonight (5/30).
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May 28, 2020 2:10 PM
Effective Thursday, May 28th, the City of Petersburg will close a portion of Sycamore Street (between Bank St. and Bollingbrook St.) to allow for increased outdoor dining in the Old Towne area. This portion of Sycamore Street will remain closed until...
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May 26, 2020 3:46 PM
Due to drainage repairs, Virginia Ave. will be closed between High Pearl St. and Chestnut St. until Thursday, May 28th. Detours are in place and residents will have access to their properties.
May 14, 2020 3:28 PM
Weather permitting, The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close
Interstate 95 north Exit 51, which provides access to Interstate 85 south, on Thursday, May 14, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The closure will also affect Rt. 460 west traffic needing...
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May 13, 2020 3:17 PM
On Thursday, 5/14 at 9 am, Dominion Energy will have a lane closure on South Blvd Westbound from S Crater Rd to Oakland St. This lane closure is due to a cross arm on pole repair.
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May 4, 2020 7:12 PM
Detour: 5/5/20 - Norfolk Southern Railroad will continue to have alternating road closures on S. Crater Road between Morton Ave and Holly Hill Dr. from 8am-2pm on Tuesday, May 5th. These closures are required for repairs and maintenance. Businesses will...
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May 4, 2020 11:15 AM
Detour: 5/4/20, Norfolk Southern Railroad, will have alternating road closures on S Crater Road between Morton Ave and Holly Hill Dr, for repairs and maintenance. Businesses will have access to their properties.
April 21, 2020 12:28 PM
Due to a sewer tap, a detour will be in place today (4/21) on Halifax Street from Montgomery Street to West Street.
March 25, 2020 10:05 AM
Due to a downed tree removal, Oakridge road will be closed until further notice.
January 28, 2020 10:11 AM
Notice: W. Tabb St. will be closed b/w N. Union St. and N. Sycamore St. on 1/28/20 and 1/29/20 from 8:00AM-4:00PM for sidewalk repairs.
October 13, 2019 8:54 AM
The watermain repair on Graham Road is complete and Graham Road is re-opened. One lane of Crater Rd. Northbound is now closed until further notice due to a separate watermain break.
October 12, 2019 11:36 AM
Due to a watermain repair, Graham Road will remain temporarily closed from Crater to Clayton Street until further notice. Updates will be provided throughout the day.
October 11, 2019 10:11 AM
Due to a watermain repair, Graham Road is temporarily closed from Crater to Clayton Street until further notice. Updates will be provided throughout the day.
January 15, 2019 10:27 AM
Water main repairs will take place at the intersection of Sycamore and Tabb Street beginning Tuesday, January 15th. There will be several lane closures in place and work is anticipated to continue through the remainder of the week. We apologize for any...
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June 9, 2018 9:45 AM
Union St. (between Washington and Wythe) will be closed until Tuesday, 6/12 due to building deconstruction. Petersburg Area Transit routes will continue to run as usual without interruptions.
April 30, 2018 5:30 PM
The North Bound lane of S. Crater Road can expect minor traffic delays during the morning of May 1st, due to a water line repair at 1025 S. Crater Road.
April 19, 2018 4:45 PM
The valve repair on Guarantee Street will begin Thursday, April 19, 2018. This repair will last approximately 2 weeks; however, this does not include any weather or unexpected operational delays.
For the duration of the project, Guarantee Street between...
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April 6, 2018 4:01 PM
Due to ongoing repairs, the following area will be closed until further notice: Corner of W. Bank St. and N. Market St.
January 30, 2018 8:13 PM
All travel lanes on the mainline of I-95 south are now open following earlier crash near mm 52. The ramp from Wythe St. remains closed. Drivers are encouraged to use an alternate route. Backup is now 3 miles.
January 30, 2018 4:13 PM
4:09PM Update: Backup now 4.5 miles on I-95 south due to crash near Washington St. (mm 52) in Petersburg. Left lane now OPEN. Right & center lanes remain closed. Continue to expect delays.
January 30, 2018 3:11 PM
All SB lanes are now CLOSED on I-95 in #Petersburg near Washington St. (mm 52) due to a crash. Traffic is getting by using the left shoulder. NB lanes are open. Backup is 3 miles. Use an alternate route to avoid delays. #RVAtraffic #VAtraffic
November 2, 2017 9:14 AM
Fleet Street (University Blvd) bridge will be closed from Grove Avenue to College Avenue from 6:00am - 7:00pm.
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October 30, 2017 12:19 PM
From October 30 - November 3, Columbia Gas will close the 1800 Block of E. Blvd and Intersection of E Blvd and Weyanoke St. to pave gas cuts.
October 20, 2017 12:16 PM
The following streets will be closed on Saturday, October 21, 2017 for the Petersburg Halloween Half Marathon & 5K:
• All lanes on S. Crater Road will be closed during the race times of 7:00 AM until 8:00 AM
• Flank Road will be cleared for regular...
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October 18, 2017 4:16 PM
Columbia Gas will continue to close East Blvd from South Blvd to Glenroy in order to pave multiple Gas cuts. This closure will continue through Friday, October 20, 2017.
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October 17, 2017 12:28 PM
Dominion Energy has an emergency pole replacement and will have one southbound lane closed on Maycox St at S Crater Rd.
Residents will have access to their properties. Traffic control set up will be monitored by the City.
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October 13, 2017 1:18 PM
The following streets will be closed on Saturday 10/14/17 for the Virginia State University Homecoming Parade:
West Washington between Madison and Sycamore will be closed at 6:00 am for Parade formation.
Closed from 9:00 am-12:00 pm are:
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January 25, 2017 4:59 PM
Due to a storm drain repair the north and south bound lanes of N. Sycamore Street between Fillmore Street and Mars Street will remain closed to thru traffic until approximately 5p.m. 1/26/17. A detour will be provided.
January 23, 2017 12:06 PM
Due to a needed street repair the NB Lane of Sycamore Street at Fillmore Street is closed.
November 17, 2016 11:36 AM
On 11/18, Columbia Gas will have a lane closure at 25 E. Washington St and 1900 block of Westchester Dr, for gas line installation.
July 20, 2016 9:13 AM
Columbia Gas will have a lane closure on S. Crater Rd between Wagner Rd and Cavalier Dr., to complete gas service connects and pave.
July 6, 2016 3:58 PM
. Businesses will have access to their properties and we will be checking on traffic control set up.
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May 19, 2016 12:30 PM
Businesses will have access to their properties and we will be checking on traffic control set up.
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May 6, 2016 1:50 PM
On 5/9/16, Columbia Gas will have a right lane closure at 700 block of Halifax Street to install new gas service. Residents will have access to their properties and we will be checking on traffic control set up.
May 5, 2016 1:41 PM
North Blvd at Ivy Gates will be closed on 5/9/2016. Dominion Power will be replacing a damaged pole.
May 5, 2016 1:38 PM
From 5/5/16 - 5/7/16 Buckley Cable will be installing Fiber Optics. The right lane on 2nd Street from Bollingbrook to Pelham will be closed weather permitting.
May 2, 2016 11:39 AM
On 5/3/16 Columbia Gas will be closing 18 S. Little Church Street to replace gas services. Detours will be in place. Residents will have access to their properties and the City will be checking on Traffic control set up.
May 2, 2016 11:36 AM
Detours will be in place, Residents will have access to their properties
April 19, 2016 8:59 AM
Detours will be in place, Residents will have access to their properties
April 19, 2016 8:58 AM
On 4/20/16, Richard Crowder will be closing the right lane at 2463 County Dr, to pave turn lane. Detours will be in place, Residents will have access to their properties and we will be checking on traffic control set up.
April 4, 2016 10:56 AM
On 4/5/16 the City will be replacing a broken main line pole and S. Sycamore Street between E. Tuckahoe Street and Weyanoke Street will be closed. Residents and Business will have access to their properties.
April 4, 2016 10:47 AM
On April 4, 2016 Virginia Power will be closing St. Matthew Street between Virginia Ave. and Mark St. to replace poles.