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July 2, 2026 Update

Progress: The Phase 1 and Phase 2 work areas are substantially complete. The northbound lane of Greensboro Avenue, the adjacent bay parking and the sidewalk between Gary Fitts Street and University Boulevard were reopened during the evening of Friday, June 5. Gas relocation is also complete. Sidewalk construction between Swag and the former Downtown Trading Company is…

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June 26, 2026 Update

Progress:  The Phase 1 and Phase 2 work areas are substantially complete. The northbound lane of Greensboro Avenue, the adjacent bay parking and the sidewalk between Gary Fitts Street and University Boulevard were reopened during the evening of Friday, June 5. In Phase 3, significant progress has been made with curb and sidewalk completion. Gas…

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June 18, 2026 Update

Progress:  The Phase 1 and Phase 2 work areas are substantially complete. The northbound lane of Greensboro Avenue, the adjacent bay parking and the sidewalk between Gary Fitts Street and University Boulevard were reopened during the evening of Friday, June 5. Next Steps:  Upcoming impacts:  Pedestrian and local business access will remain open during the…

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June 12, 2026 Update

Progress:  The Phase 1 and Phase 2 work areas have reached substantial completion. The northbound lane of Greensboro Avenue, the adjacent bay parking and the sidewalk between Gary Fitts Street and University Boulevard were reopened during the evening of Friday, June 5. Next Steps:  Upcoming impacts:  Pedestrian and local business access will remain open during…

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June 2026 Update

Progress to date:  Crews have made substantial progress upgrading underground utilities and preparing the roadway and surrounding infrastructure for upcoming phases of construction. The new 12-inch water main is now fully installed between 30th Avenue East and 36th Avenue East, and significant storm drain and sanitary sewer improvements are complete. Construction of the north retaining…

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Streetscape
June 5, 2026 Update

Progress:  The Phase 1 and Phase 2 work areas have reached substantial completion, with new sidewalks and bay parking now in place. Expect the northbound lane of Greensboro Avenue, the adjacent bay parking, and the sidewalk between Gary Fitts Street and University Boulevard to reopen by Saturday, June 6. In Phase 2, demolition and storm drainage…

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Martin Luther King Blvd/Jack Warner Pkwy
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Jack Warner Parkway Improvements Project Phase III Construction Begins June 1 

On Monday, June 1, construction will begin on Phase III of the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Jack Warner Parkway Improvements Project. Phase III will upgrade and expand the span of the railroad bridge to improve vehicle traffic beneath the rail line crossings of Jack Warner Parkway.  Beginning June 8: This is the final phase of…

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May 22, 2026 Update

Progress:  The Phase 1 work area is nearly complete, with bay parking as the final item. Phase 2 is nearing completion, with demolition and storm drainage work wrapping up. Gas relocation efforts are also nearing completion in the Phase 3 and Phase 4 works areas. Next Steps:  Upcoming impacts:  Pedestrian and local business access will…

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University Boulevard E Update
May 2026 Update

Progress to date:  Over the past month, crews have made significant progress in preparing the ground and installing new curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and shared-use paths. Storm drains, sanitary sewer lines, and water lines have been added to modernize aging infrastructure. Work is also underway on the new north retaining wall, including excavation, placement of base layers,…

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Greensboro Avenue Streetscape Update
May 15, 2026 Update

Progress:  The Phase 1 work area is nearing interim completion. Gas relocation has been completed in the Phase 1 and Phase 2 work areas and has begun in the Phase 3 and Phase 4 work areas. Next Steps:  Upcoming impacts:  Pedestrian and local business access will remain open during the duration of the project. For…

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