5th Street closes September 3

As part of a different project to complete the city’s ambitious goal of a vibrant downtown, 5th Street will be closed between Hwy 41 and Walnut St. starting Tuesday, September 3. The road is expected to stay closed for about four weeks (weather permitting) to perform concrete placement, curing, and paving. Please note that certain parking stalls on the east side of 5th Street will only experience intermittent closures during daytime hours. Our team will try to reopen the road intermittently whenever possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience!

Please view the closure notice for more information

New pedestrian tunnel is now open!

The new pedestrian tunnel north of 5th Street is open. We hope you enjoy this new, safe downtown connection.

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