~ After months of construction, the highly anticipated Galloway Street Widening Project is finally nearing completion. According to Project Manager Zach Butcher, the project is in its final stages and is expected to be finished within the next two weeks.

To facilitate traffic flow to homes and businesses, Lone Pine will be closed for approximately two weeks starting on Monday, September 15th. However, Galloway Street will reopen to local traffic only on Friday afternoon between Luster and Lone Pine avenues, utilizing a temporary driving surface.

Butcher explains that the last item for construction is the northern roundabout connection at Lone Pine. The team will be completing curb and gutter work as well as pavement installation in hopes of finishing within the two-week window.

While Galloway Street and cross streets will be open for traffic access, the final layer of asphalt surfacing and roadway striping will take place at the end of the project. Butcher advises motorists to use caution while driving on the temporary surface as it may have bumps and incomplete markings. He also urges drivers to obey all traffic control signage and drive slowly.

For those traveling north or southbound through the area, it is recommended to take a detour via Galloway Street and Luster Avenue or Ingram Mill/Mentor Avenues. However, Sequiota Park will remain open and accessible through both north and south driveways off of Lone Pine Avenue.

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The Galloway Street Widening Project began in October 2024 with a goal to improve safety for both traffic and pedestrians along Galloway Street. The project involved widening Galloway Street to three lanes between Luster and Lone Pine avenues, including a new center turn lane. Additionally, traffic calming roundabout intersections were installed at Luster Avenue and Lone Pine Avenue, along with upgraded stormwater infrastructure aimed at improving drainage along Luster Avenue.

The project also includes improvements for connectivity to Sequiota Park, the Galloway Greenway Trail, and local businesses. This includes a new multi-use path along the north side of Galloway Street and a new sidewalk on the south side.

Butcher expresses excitement for the project's completion, stating that it has been a significant undertaking. The project involved reconstructing two intersections, relocating and upgrading a large electrical line, and completely rebuilding Galloway Street to better serve motorists and pedestrians. He looks forward to seeing the community utilize these improvements in the near future.

The project cost approximately $6.5 million and was funded through the City's ¼-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax, as well as $1.5 million (30%) from the Governor's Transportation Cost Share Program. The City plans to install landscaping as a separate project and will be seeking community feedback on a landscaping and placemaking plan this fall.

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