Project Location
- McRae Street in front of downtown businesses.
Type of Work & Schedule
- Sidewalk rehabilitation and paver restoration
- Project start (tentative): September 23
- Concrete removal and prep: September 23–27
- Concrete placement (tentative): September 28
- Restoration and demobilization: Following concrete curing
- Note: Dates are preliminary and weather-dependent.
Impacts
- Pedestrian detours and temporary ramps
- Temporary no-parking zones adjacent to the work area
- Construction fencing, equipment, and crews on site
- Active vegetation trimming and tree protection work
What to Expect
- Continuous, maintained access to all business entrances throughout construction.
- Temporary ramps installed over excavations and newly poured concrete where needed.
- Clearly marked pedestrian detour signage and safety fencing around active work zones.
- Concrete pouring scheduled early in the morning to reduce disruption during peak business hours.
Why This Work is Happening
Crews are removing and replacing deteriorated sidewalk sections and resetting pavers to maintain safe, accessible, and high-quality pedestrian infrastructure in the downtown core. Tree protection measures and arborist assessments are also underway to safeguard local street trees during excavation and restoration.