Active Construction Sites?

Submitted by AidCookKnow t3_10lx5n3 in rva

Here I am with the REALLY important questions. My kid is obsessed with construction vehicles. Loves to watch them work. Anybody got any spots near them where there's big vehicles working? I know a few spots, but trying to do an epic tour tomorrow.

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liza_spinelli t1_j5zi0hl wrote

I don't have any suggestions, but this is adorable! They're going to be so excited.

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anotherpandamom t1_j5zkk6j wrote

James River Equipment Co in Ashland! Not a construction site but so many huge vehicles. I’ve also heard good things about the truck and tractor museum in colonial heights.

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Beccaroni7 t1_j5zkreg wrote

There are townhomes being built at the corner of Woodman Rd and Hungary. They have the framing up so I’m not sure how active the big vehicles are currently, but there’s still a ton of machinery out there.

There’s a Dunkin’ and a Little Ceasars that you might be able to park at and get a view.

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lunar_unit t1_j5znn00 wrote

Mega crane putting up prefab concrete panels at 18th & E. Grace in Shockoe

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G-Flo189 t1_j5znupe wrote

Big crane working across from Willow lawn.

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zpoprocky t1_j5zokzn wrote

Try up at the old VCC site. Plenty of parking lot to sit in and active construction and demolition

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YellowOrange t1_j5zpyf5 wrote

Replying to lunar_unit (#1,510,348)

> Unfortunately there's only one tractor kids can sit on.

Yeah depending on age and personality of the kids it may not be a great place to go - I took my son when he was (almost) 3 and he reaaally wanted to touch and get on everything and was not happy that he couldn't. Also be warned that it's enter AND exit through the gift shop so the first thing seen is all of the toys and stuff.

Their collection of vehicles is great though, I do plan to go back someday. Also a big second to James River Equipment.

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RVAblues t1_j5zqure wrote

There’s always something being built or torn down at the Capitol…though maybe not right now during the session.

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STREAMOFCONSCIOUSN3S t1_j5zsqdc wrote

Corner of Broad and Gayton they are working the land for an upcoming big development.

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LharDrol t1_j5zu1zq wrote

I believe the new CoStar building is under construction, but I haven't been down there to see it myself. At this point they're probably still doing earthworks/foundations.

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howl_at_the_moon t1_j5zua14 wrote

Awww we love to watch the construction at Westchester commons. We like to count the dump trucks and then try to guess where they are going and how many they must have running all together since they have a constant cycle of them coming and going

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Hedgecore138 t1_j5zued7 wrote

A lot of digging about to go down at S 5th Street & Tredegar.

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LouieKablooie t1_j5zugay wrote

New lego construction site down near rivers bend.

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Lsufaninva t1_j5zxjny wrote

Arthur Ashe Boulevard at Robin Hood Rd.

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QuickJello5539 t1_j5zyy3h wrote

A few weeks ago I did a quick Google search to see if there was an app of some kind (to tell u where the construction sites are specifically for kids)...there isnt...my son also likes to watch...there is a construction site at willow lawn...but fence is rather high so he might not be able to see...

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CapeCharlesVA t1_j5zzbgi wrote

Call Luck Stone quarry in Goochland and see if they have an observation area.

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BureauOfBureaucrats t1_j5zzfm3 wrote

You could probably do a driving loop around Manchester and see several apartment towers in progress.

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ohsweetpeaches t1_j5zzilb wrote

They are building a new school right next to John M Gandy in Ashland, lots of diggers! It’s also next to a fire station and sometimes you can go ask them for a tour and check out the fire trucks 🚒

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Oioifrollix t1_j603q77 wrote

Uhaul on U.S. 1 North in Bensley has construction going on.

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wagonboss t1_j604p2h wrote

Also, I’m a firefighter. Never be shy to stop in any firehouse and ask. Especially one with a ladder truck

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wantcoffee t1_j605t4m wrote

Pouring the deck on the 7th street bridge today

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Inevitable-Elk-3072 t1_j6080td wrote

From the old Azalea Mall parking lot you could probably get a good view of all of the construction at Westminster Canterbury. There are some big cranes in the air over there.

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RVAdeveloper t1_j60bqki wrote

Site across Lakeridge Parkway from Bass Pro has a bunch of equipment moving dirt.

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okay_rock t1_j60efha wrote

They're building a new building at the J Sarg on Parham back where the recreation area is. There's a parking lot you could park in and watch.

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CptJaxxParrow t1_j60or7f wrote

what used to be henrico plaza on Mechanicsville turnpike is a massive construction site right now.

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Alextits3 t1_j60x3sq wrote

You should take him also to watch a wrecking ball knock down a building it’s SO AWESOME

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connor8383 t1_j60zmno wrote

Well they’re currently building a new apartment building at Libbie mill. Maybe you could take your kid to the library before / after? There’s always some sort of construction going on around here lol

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needward t1_j6115x8 wrote

Libbie at Cary is about to be a shit show until august. Might be nice for one person to enjoy the area

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stickynohte t1_j611ctg wrote

Belleville in Scotts Addition! Apartments being built and they have a crane

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hooforce t1_j6144yn wrote

Replying to Alextits3 (#1,516,211)

I think they are about to demo the Southern States Silos in Manchester. Might be a great opportunity there coming up soon. Heard there was a construction fence up already!

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dshuby t1_j618fwb wrote

Downtown on the river…Costar is about to start on their new tower.

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mrstillbirth t1_j61d1kn wrote

If you go to quarry hill rd in Rockville, you can park your car on the side with the big fence and peak over to see the quarry pit with all the 80 ton haul trucks going up and down. Way bigger than anything you will see downtown.

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ramblingclam t1_j61ttdq wrote

The back of the Virginia Center Commons mall in Glen Allen has a huge sports complex going in. Lots of crane work coming up and you might see some demolition on the mall side too. Pretty sure most of that mall is coming down in the next several months.

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jigglypoff2706 t1_j61xf1e wrote

Meadowville landing. Chester Lego factory being built. Many CAT trucks. Enjoy

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sboyzmomz t1_j62fkxf wrote

I can confirm Dabney east of staples mill, one lane too so they may have plenty of time to stop and watch.

Edited to include: one of my kids loved construction equipment when he was little. One of his favorite books was about a construction site with all the machines and what they did. The page with the dump truck had a line, “dump that rubble”, and we would all yell it whenever we saw a dump truck. He’s almost 20 now, we still say it when we’re together and see one. I still say it when I see one when we’re not together.

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GOODronin t1_j62opuz wrote

Replying to anotherpandamom (#1,509,929)

Yes James River Equipment is the answer. Took my kid there so many times during the height of Covid when everything was closed. You can just walk in and browse the vehicles on their massive lot and potentially even sit in the cabs of some of them. Never had an issue but also never went there when it was busy, and always made sure to stay very clear of any of the moving vehicles

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LostDefectivePearl t1_j637o2l wrote

I don’t give a shit about construction vehicles but this all sounds so fun and wholesome now I have fomo

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layne2216 t1_j63c5p9 wrote

They’re building two big apartment buildings right next to Westhampton Green Park off of Libbie and Grove. Just drove past & they have a bunch of trucks out today. Also bonus there’s a playground right next to it

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tiglathpilesar t1_j63tjr8 wrote

Can't believe no one has mentioned Chimborazo park. They're redoing the water runoff from the hill. All kinds of construction equipment, working all the time and you can get up close and personal if you wish. My dog does not wish to.

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hmtjr t1_j64pd9g wrote

You might visit the Carter Cat dealership - tons of gear on display and they've been pretty friendly to me in the past. James River Equipment also has some stuff out, but I haven't wandered there. And good tip by another user on the quarry - those are BIG trucks.

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anonfromnowher t1_j6537q6 wrote

Scott's Addition. They are building several complexes and occasionally have a crane out.

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And you can drink a beer while you watch.

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