June 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 Construction progress over the last two weeks:
Hudson to Walker:
- Demo, conduit, light pole and pedestrian pole footings
- Irrigation sleeve installation
- Curb and gutter, sidewalk, ramp and driveway placement
4-week Look Ahead Crews will continue work along NW 23rd Street with the following activities:
Walker to Dewey:
- Demo, conduit, light pole and pedestrian pole footings
- Irrigation sleeve installation, curb and gutter placement, ramp and sidewalk placement
- Walker closure for a day during first week of June
- Curb and gutter, parking, sidewalk, ramp and driveway placement
Dewey to Lee:
- Demo, conduit, light pole and pedestrian pole footings
- Curb and gutter, parking, sidewalk, ramp and driveway placement
 Detours: Thank you for your patience and support of the local businesses as travel delays are expected throughout construction.
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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