Harrisonburg Public Works

10/16/2026

The City of Harrisonburg will close a drive aisle and some parking areas on the lower level of the Water Street Parking Deck beginning at 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, for pavement replacement.

Parking areas adjacent to South Liberty Street will be closed for the
duration of the work. The West Bruce Street entrance and the Water Street exit adjacent to those areas also will be closed. The closures are expected to remain in place until paving is completed at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Motorists should plan to use other entrances and exits and allow additional time when parking downtown.

Parking permit holders will have the option to utilize 4-Hour parking spots at the Water Street Parking Deck, in addition to utilizing the Municipal Parking Lot and the Elizabeth Street Parking Deck if space is limited.

The schedule is subject to change based on weather and paving conditions. Any updates will be posted to the Public Works page.

10/14/2026

Join our Urban Wood team in making your very own dog bowl! On October 22, make your own dog bowl with wood reclaimed from fallen trees here in Harrisonburg. No woodworking experience needed!

10/13/2026

Are you looking for another way to appreciate the fall weather? Sign up for a small group stream clean up! Walk through stream sections throughout the City to remove litter and trash from along the waterways. You can request to clean up a section in one of our City parks and look at the leaves while you help protect the health of our local streams.

https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/cleanstream-get-involved

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day earlier this week! Here are some highlights captured throughout the morning. If you missed us on Wednesday, don't worry! The next Citywide event will be early May.

To learn more about Safe Routes to School, visit www.HarrisonburgVA.gov/safe-routes-to-school

10/07/2026

Please Be Aware: A two-year road construction project along Port Republic Road is underway in Harrisonburg to reduce congestion, manage high-volume student housing and campus traffic, and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Project details:
Devon Lane to Hunters Road:
• Installing a new traffic signal at Bradley Drive with dedicated left-turn lanes.
• Building a concrete median and new pedestrian crosswalks/signals.
• Rebuilding the existing westbound bike lane into a separated, barrier-protected bike lane adjacent to sidewalks.

Bluestone Drive to Crawford Avenue:
• Extending the eastbound left-turn lane at Bluestone Drive to alleviate peak-hour vehicle queuing.
• Constructing a new sidewalk on the south side of the road between Hillside Avenue and Crawford Avenue.
• Adding a median along this specific segment

Traffic delays and lane closures are expected throughout the project timeline. Thank you for your patience, and please be cautious travelling through work-zone areas.

10/07/2026

This Saturday October 10th is Household Hazardous Waste Day. Bring your leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients to the Rockingham County Landfill (813 Greendale Road) for free!

Improper disposal of household hazardous wastes can include pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers, or in some cases putting them out with the trash. The dangers of such disposal methods might not be immediately obvious, but improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health.

Learn more about Household Hazardous Waste Day, and what can be dropped off at https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/trash

10/07/2026

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is updating the current Rail Plan and is seeking feedback to ensure the updated plan reflects the needs and priorities of passengers, freight partners, and communities across the Commonwealth.

This survey will present you with questions about the revised strategies, which will help to further inform this year’s Virginia Statewide Rail Plan. This survey closes on November 6, 2026.

We want to know what you think about transit-oriented development. And until we have a demo program for mind-reading, the best way we've got to get at your thoughts is through a survey, so please visit: https://ow.ly/FsQT50ZTTul

10/05/2026

Join the City of Harrisonburg Public Works Department as a Technician I - Stormwater Maintenance and help protect our community’s waterways and infrastructure through hands-on, meaningful work.

Learn more about this position at www.HarrisonburgVA.Gov/Employment

10/05/2026

Happening this Wednesday! Learn from our Safe Routes to School Coordinator a few tips to make your morning a success! We are excited to see you out there!