Scope of Project - Then and Now

The original 9th Avenue Rehabilitation Project included only pavement overlay and minimal sidewalk improvements.  When USKH analyzed existing conditions, the pavement was clearly in poor condition, much of the sidewalk did not meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and the traffic signals needed upgrading.  The Project Team determined that portions of the roadway could be reduced to three lanes, which would allow for wider sidewalks and areas of on-street parking. 

During this time, other projects in the downtown area started, including the new convention center, the Museum Expansion, E Street Corridor Improvements, Downtown Comprehensive Plan, and the Delaney Park Master Plan.  These projects all had a common theme:  improve pedestrian access and amenities in the downtown area.  As a result, the scope of the 9th Avenue project was revisited and now includes: