Trending...
- Springfield: Landmarks Board meeting canceled due to inclement weather
- Cryptocurrency: New Book Will Help Turn Your Curiosity Into Confidence
- St. Louis Planning Commission Adopts New Land Use Plan to Restore Urban Qualities Like Walkability and Mixed-Use Neighborhoods
(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ Columbia's downtown area will soon see improvements to its sidewalks as Logan Excavating, the contractor for the City of Columbia Public Works department, begins repair work on East Walnut Street. The project, which is set to start on Monday, June 10, will focus on the intersections with North Seventh Street and North Tenth Street.
According to city officials, the repairs are necessary for ensuring accessibility for individuals using wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and anyone else who may find navigating curbs challenging. The work is expected to continue throughout the week and may extend into the following week depending on weather conditions.
More on Missouriar
To ensure the safety of pedestrians during construction, signs and barricades will be placed near the affected areas to guide them around the construction zones. This closure is part of a larger initiative to repair sidewalk curb ramps at 16 downtown intersections through June.
Funded by the 2015 Capital Improvement Sales Tax extension, the total cost for replacing curb ramps at all 16 intersections is $229,421.88. This project highlights the City's commitment to maintaining an inclusive and accessible downtown area for all residents and visitors.
If weather permits, the repairs at East Walnut Street's intersections with North Seventh Street and North Tenth Street are expected to be completed by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18. The City urges residents and visitors to plan accordingly and use caution when navigating these areas during construction.
According to city officials, the repairs are necessary for ensuring accessibility for individuals using wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and anyone else who may find navigating curbs challenging. The work is expected to continue throughout the week and may extend into the following week depending on weather conditions.
More on Missouriar
- Explore the "Magic of Rainbows" in the New Children's Book Series "Mila and Ally's STEMventures
- Springfield: As winter storm approaches, crews mobilize and encourage residents to avoid travel
- Springfield: As winter storm approaches, crews mobilize and encourage residents to avoid travel
- City of Columbia responding to winter weather, Feb. 17
- Columbia Fire Department responds to a residential structure fire, Feb. 14
To ensure the safety of pedestrians during construction, signs and barricades will be placed near the affected areas to guide them around the construction zones. This closure is part of a larger initiative to repair sidewalk curb ramps at 16 downtown intersections through June.
Funded by the 2015 Capital Improvement Sales Tax extension, the total cost for replacing curb ramps at all 16 intersections is $229,421.88. This project highlights the City's commitment to maintaining an inclusive and accessible downtown area for all residents and visitors.
If weather permits, the repairs at East Walnut Street's intersections with North Seventh Street and North Tenth Street are expected to be completed by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18. The City urges residents and visitors to plan accordingly and use caution when navigating these areas during construction.
0 Comments
Latest on Missouriar
- Columbia: Second interested parties meeting for Garth Avenue improvement project to be held Feb. 25
- Super Locksmith Saint Petersburg
- Maryland Bill Aims to Curb Mental Health Youth Transport Abuses
- Women Owned Dumpsters, LLC Announces WBE Certification
- INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD® announces the 2025 winners
- Evolution of an Outdoor Essential
- DAY Miner: Using AI to transform cryptocurrency mining, boost revenue by 30%
- Award-winning Author Publishes Book About The Tarahumara Indians
- Jazz Legend Bob Holz Nomination-New Album Honoring Larry Coryell
- Aterna AI Introduces Automated Investing Software for Entrepreneurs Focused on Reliable Growth
- Rutgers University Student Wins "New Jersey's Top Student Entrepreneur" in EO's Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
- Springfield: P&Z Commission unanimously approves updated land development code
- Announcing the recipients of the 2025 St. Louis Titan 100
- Springfield: P&Z Commission unanimously approves updated land development code
- Columbia: Parks and Recreation temporarily closing park and trail restrooms due to freezing temperatures
- Columbia Police arrest suspect in shooting on Madison Street, Feb. 13
- Springfield: Charges filed in W. College St. homicide
- City of Columbia hires Paul Eisenstein as Economic Development director, REDI Inc. president
- Global Digital Currency & Wealth Management Leader; Breakout 388% FY2025 Revenue Growth Over $19.7 Million: Metalpha Technology (Stock Symbol: MATH)
- Continuity & RAC Announce $500K ARPA Grant Recipients for STL Film Project