DPW000217523
Report Public Right of Way Concern
Public Works
- Requested
- October 13, 2025
- Subtype
- Restaurant seating or tables blocking right of way
- Location
- 5611 Grove Ave, 23226
- As reported by the submitter and published by the City. May be the submitter’s address or another party’s; the City does not anonymize to block level.
- Council District
- 1
- Neighborhood
- Westhampton
Description
Northwest corner of Granite and Grove Ave always has an odor of natural gas, so much so it can be difficult to breathe in the area. Uncertain if gas leak is from nearby heaters at restaurant or utility issue elsewhere. This issue has been ongoing. Source should be determined to eliminate recurrence.
Details
- Is Vehicle Traffic Blocked?
- No - vehicle traffic is not blocked
- Is Pedestrian Traffic Blocked?
- No
- Is a Permit Visible?
- No Permit Visible
History
- October 13, 2025The service request is submitted.
- October 13, 2025The service request status has been changed to Assigned to Department.
- October 13, 2025The service request status has been changed to Assigned to Engineer.
- October 14, 2025The service request status has been changed to In Progress.
- October 16, 2025The service request status has been changed to Completed.
Comments
- Staff · October 16, 2025Thank you for reporting your concern regarding a possible gas odor near Grove Avenue and Granite Avenue. We coordinated with Richmond Gas Works (DPU Gas Division), which handles all gas-odor investigations and emergency responses. Their team was notified and responded to the report to ensure the area’s safety. At this time, no hazardous conditions were found, and the site has been cleared. For any future gas-odor concerns, please contact 804-646-4646 or 911 immediately. These lines connect directly to emergency dispatch for Richmond Gas Works and ensure the fastest possible response. Thank you for taking the time to alert us your report helps keep our community safe.