March 2, 2026
Project Update
Background
- Project Cost: $9.3M
- Funding: ACOG and the 2017 bond program
- Scope: wider sidewalks, improved lighting, shade, overall beautification, waterline replacement and pavement resurfacing
- Schedule: approximately 18 months for overall completion
- Construction began January 12, 2026
2-week Review
Over the past two weeks, construction crews have made steady progress while maintaining traffic flow with one lane in each direction.
Completed Work:
- Streetlights on north side of NW 23rd Street taken out of service for next several months
- Median removal and concrete pavement placed
North 23rd - Broadway to Robinson
- Installation of curb and gutter sections
- Placement of pedestrian poles
- Installation of irrigation lines and electrical conduit for future lighting
- Pavement demolition, survey and roadway prep (subgrade cutting)
4-week Look Ahead
Crews will continue work along NW 23rd Street from Broadway to Robinson with the following activities:
- Ramp, sidewalk and McDonalds driveway placement
- Stabilize subgrade, place asphalt cap and concrete paving
Detours
Thank you for your patience and support of the local businesses as travel delays are expected throughout construction.
 Construction phasing map.
About the project
The overall goal of this project is to create a safer, more functional corridor for both pedestrians and drivers. To enhance the pedestrian experience, the center median will be removed. Currently, the four blocks with a median have 11 sidewalk trees. After the project, 76 trees will provide shade and protection along the sidewalks between Lee Avenue and Harvey Avenue – a net increase of 29 trees on just those four blocks alone.
The redesigned environment will feature shorter crossing distances, wider sidewalks, improved lighting, shade, and overall beautification for area visitors, with a total of 141 street trees between Western Avenue and Broadway Avenue, including 116 new shade trees and preservation of 25 existing sidewalk trees. In addition, the project includes pavement resurfacing and replacement of an aging waterline between Western Avenue to Lee Avenue.
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