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Police request: Road closures approved for Girls Inc. 5K on May 16
Summary
The Board approved temporary closures of Silvanook Drive at Reid Parkway and Oak Park Drive, and Chester Boulevard at University Boulevard for the Girls Inc. annual 5K on May 16, 2026, 7:30 a.m.–11 a.m., after a presentation by Austin Lips of the Richmond Police Department.
Austin Lips of the Richmond Police Department told the Board that Girls Inc. requested temporary closures for its annual 5K run and walk on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lips said the requested closures are: Silvanook Drive at Reid Parkway; Silvanook Drive at Oak Park Drive; and Chester Boulevard at University Boulevard.
"Girls Inc has requested to close a couple of roads for their annual 5K run and walk," Lips said. A committee member moved to approve the closures and another committee member seconded; the board voted 'Aye' and carried the motion.
The record does not list conditions attached to the approval or detail a traffic control plan; the transcript shows only the request and the board's unanimous voice approval. Residents and event participants should note the approved date and hours. The meeting then proceeded to a contract item regarding pre-demolition surveying at a separate site.
