Improvements are underway to portions of the downtown storm drainage system to reduce flooding under downtown businesses. The project is currently under construction. Funding is provided through VDOT by Revenue Sharing, which is a dollar for dollar match from the Town. The current construction cost of this project is $4.4 million, with $2.2 million funded through VDOT.
UPDATE - Mar. 7, 2025: In an effort to continue working toward timely completion, crews will be working Saturday March 7, 2025 between 7a.m. - 3p.m.
UPDATE - Feb. 21, 2025: Hickok St. will be closed between College St. and Main St. beginning Monday Feb. 24 and will remain closed until the project is complete. Traffic on College St. will be unaffected by this scheduled work. This phase of the project was originally planned to begin Feb. 3, but has been delayed due to weather.
| Street | Closure anticipated to begin | Closure anticipated to end |
|---|
| Portion of Commerce St. | 1/13/2025 | Jun. 2025 |
| Hickok St. between College St. & Main St. | 2/24/2025 | Nov. 2025 |
| Portion of Main St. | 6/24/2025 | Nov. 2025 |
| Hickok St. between Main St. & 6 Hickok St. | 6/24/2025 | Nov. 2025 |