Paseos, pedestrian tunnel, and landscaping work to resume March 18

Beginning March 18 (weather permitting), crews will begin work on remaining Downtown Highway 41 elements, including paseos, the pedestrian tunnel, and landscaping. Both Highway 41 and Highway 61 will remain open for this work, though you may notice some short-term lane closures in select areas. Parking on side streets is anticipated to remain open during this work. Work is anticipated to conclude in late June.

Here is a breakdown of what work remains for 2024:

• Paseos (parking lots on the east side of Highway 41 between 2nd and 3rd streets, 4th and 5th streets, and 5th Street and Highway 61). Crews will begin work on March 18 (weather permitting) to complete the new parking lot paseos. Parts or all of these parking lots will be closed for this work. Businesses that use these parking lots are encouraged to inform their delivery providers and other suppliers of this work. Check out a rendering of what one of the new lots will look like.
• Pedestrian tunnel. This April, crews will begin finalizing the new pedestrian tunnel north of 5th Street. This will include railings, sidewalk, and other decorative elements.
• Plantings and other landscaping. Beginning as early as May, crews will begin installing new plantings and other landscaping elements. These decorative elements will elevate the downtown look and feel.

Check out the work complete and work remaining map for more information.

2023 construction recap

Crews have been busy reconstructing Highway 41 since construction began this spring. Check out a high-level construction recap for 2023:

• 15,000 ft. of underground pipe beneath Highway 41 and 61
• 9,000 tons of pavement
• 3+ miles of curb
• 1+ miles of sidewalk
• New pedestrian tunnel near 5th St.
• 100,000 decorative bricks
• 66 light poles
• 5 signal systems and 1 new pedestrian beacon
• Signage and banner poles
• Bollards, benches, and bike racks