I know if you’re like me, you’re fed up with potholes and bumpy roads. Every morning I travel down Belt Blvd. and sway around the road like a drunk in order to avoid the damage done to it recently. I believe the pipes that were installed were gas pipes. However, that doesn’t make my ride more enjoyable. It’s even worse when I ride my motorcycle or when other drivers nearly side-swipe me to avoid the patches on the road as well. Well have faith Virginians, the Times-Dispatch has the following information from the Department of Public Works:

Q:Since the construction of the new GRTC building, they have dug many holes on Belt Boulevard and left the road in terrible condition between Hull Street and Midlothian Turnpike. — A reader.

Answer: Resurfacing improvements at this location are scheduled to begin in the fall, said Jemila M. Woodson of the Department of Public Works. Crews will mill and pave Belt Boulevard between Hull Street and Midlothian Turnpike.

Concerned about Richmond’s Public Works? Here’s an opportunity to get involved:

“In conjunction with National Public Works Week, May 13-23, the City of Richmond Department of Public Works cordially invites you to participate in a citizen Focus Group. We want to know your ideas and opinions on our operations and the services we provide. Your input and suggestions are crucial to helping us further shape and maintain the level of service that City residents expect.”

WHAT: Department of Public Works Focus Group
WHEN: Thursday, May 21, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: City Hall—7th Floor Large Conference Room (DPW Main Office)
RSVP DEADLINE: April 30, 2009 (Space limited to the first 20 respondents)
RSVP TO: Sharon R. North Public Information Manager Sharon.North@Richmondgov.com or 646-5607
Jemila Woodson Public Information Assistant
Jemila.Woodson@Richmondgov.com or 646-5665
Light refreshments will be served