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18th Street Reconstruction

18th Street Reconstruction

The 18th Street Reconstruction Project is currently in the preliminary design phase. Design elements being considered include ADA upgrades, streetscape design, underground utilities, and roadway modifications. At this time, there are no construction dates. 

 

 The project will run from Warren Avenue west to Bent Avenue and along Bent Avenue south to 15th Street.

Project Limits

Image: 18th Street Reconstruction project limits

Project Goals & Objectives

  • FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant

    • Focus on stormwater management 

    • Flood damage reduction within Capitol Basin

    • Design and implement a stormwater interceptor in 18th Street

  • Urban Reconstruction

    • ​​​​​​​Municipal utility upgrades

    • Street reconstruction

  • Downtown Enhancement 

    • Encourage safe pedestrian usage

    • Improve and maintain parking 

    • Beautification

 

Corridor Deficiencies

  • Capitol Basin Flood Hazards

  • Aging Roadway and Utilities

  • ADA Accessibility

  • Intersection Geometry

  • Parking

Proposed Improvements

  • Stormwater Interceptor

  • Optimize Intersection Sizes

  • Replace Aging Municipal Utilities

  • Landscaping and Streetscaping