April 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.
Broadway to Robinson:
- Placement of ramps, sidewalk and McDonald's driveway
- Roadway striping
4-week Look Ahead Crews will continue work along NW 23rd Street with the following activities:
Broadway to Robinson:
- Clean, seal and backfill roadway
Robinson to Harvey:
- Notice to businesses in this section for upcoming work
- Demo, conduit, light pole and pedestrian pole footings
- Irrigation sleeve installation, curb and gutter placement, ramp and sidewalk placement
Harvey to Hudson:
- Demo, conduit, light pole and pedestrian pole footings
- Irrigation sleeve installation
 Detours: Thank you for your patience and support of the local businesses as travel delays are expected throughout construction.
 Cruisin' 23rd: A Route 66 Centennial Celebration
Uptown 23rd will host the free Route 66 Centennial celebration on Saturday, April 11 from 4-8 p.m. The City and construction crews have been coordinating with the district so all event-goers can safely and easily enjoy the event.
Visit Uptown 23rd's website for more info.
Nearby Project - Walker Street Enhancement
The Walker Street Enhancement Project will improve Walker between NW 23rd and NW 32nd, strengthening the connection between the Paseo Arts District and Uptown 23rd.
More information about this project can be found here.
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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