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.
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UPDATE - Mar. 28, 2025: Work previously scheduled for March 31 at the intersection of Main Street and Hickock Street is now anticipated to begin April 7, weather and materials permitting. Check back for updates.
UPDATE - Mar. 21, 2025: Beginning March 31, a portion of Main Street will be closed as part of the Hickok Street Drainage Project. The closure will be at the intersection of Hickok Street and is expected to last approximately 8 weeks, dependent on weather and/or potential delays. This work was not included in the original schedule by contractors but is a result of mid-project adjustments to maintain the integrity of the underground system. In conjunction with construction, these adjustments will help contractors maintain timely project completion while also better preserving underground structures. Pedestrian access will be designated throughout this phase of the project. There will be no thru-traffic permitted, however local traffic will be available as well as downtown business parking. Detours will be in place.
Once complete, Main Street will reopen until July 17. At this time the originally scheduled closure of Main Street will begin. As a reminder, Main Street will be closed July 17 through the completion of the project, expected in November 2025.
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 |
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| 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. between N. Franklin St. and Phlegar St. | 3/31/2025 | 8 weeks |
| Portion of Main St. | 6/24/2025 | Nov. 2025 |
| Hickok St. between Main St. & 6 Hickok St. | 6/24/2025 | Nov. 2025 |