Safer streets
Reduce serious crashes by 40% with curb extensions, slower turns, and protected bike lanes.
Active alertMain Street between 2nd and 3rd is fully closed through Friday, Oct 18. Use the River Road detour.See this week's changes →
18-Month Capital Project · 2025 – 2026
Rebuilding downtown for people who walk, roll, ride, and drive.
The Rivergate Downtown Mobility Redesign rebuilds 14 blocks of streets, sidewalks, signals, and transit stops so every trip downtown is safer, more accessible, and more predictable.
- Blocks rebuilt
- 14
- Construction window
- 18 mo
- New ADA curb ramps
- 32
- Bus stops upgraded
- 6
18-Month Phase Timeline
Where we are right now in the project.
- 1complete
Phase 1 — Utilities & Survey
Jan – AprUnderground utility relocation on Main & 2nd. Complete.
- 2In progress
Phase 2 — Main Street Corridor
May – OctCurb extensions, signal upgrades, protected bike lane installation.
- 3upcoming
Phase 3 — Riverwalk Connector
Nov – MarNew pedestrian bridge approach and bus pullouts.
- 4upcoming
Phase 4 — 2nd & 3rd Streets
Apr – SepRepaving, ADA ramps, two-way conversion of 3rd Street.
- 5upcoming
Phase 5 — Plaza & Wayfinding
Oct – DecCivic Plaza paving, signage, planting, and final striping.
Downtown Work Zone Map
Updated Mondays at 6:00 AM- Active work corridor
- Full closure
- Signed detour
- Riverwalk
Project goals
Equal access
Bring every downtown intersection into full ADA compliance with new ramps and audible signals.
Reliable transit
Add bus pullouts and real-time arrival signs on all six downtown stops.
Working downtown
Keep deliveries, customers, and emergency access moving throughout construction.
Climate ready
Plant 180 street trees and add permeable paving to manage stormwater.
Public process
Hold monthly open houses and publish a weekly bulletin every Monday.
By the numbers
$48M
Total investment
2.4 mi
Bike lanes added
180
Street trees
0
Block-faces without sidewalk access