16th Street Enhancement Updates - Westbound Lands Now Open! (updated 9/8)

We’re excited to share the great news: Westbound traffic reopened on schedule on August 31!

Crews worked through summer heat and on weekends to make sure this milestone was delivered on time, marking the second milestone to be delivered early or on schedule. Pedestrian access is also fully open on the north side. This accomplishment wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of the construction crews and the patience of businesses and residents along the corridor – thank you!

Work Completed

  • Westbound lanes are now open for traffic and pedestrians.

  • Eastbound lane closure is in place with traffic flowing westbound only between 8th and 11th Avenues.

  • Traffic signals are removed or bagged – intersections are functioning as partial roundabouts.

Work Ongoing

  • Asphalt milling and removal between 8th and 11th Avenues.

  • Sidewalk and curb/gutter demolition has begun on the south side of 16th Street, starting at 8th Avenue. Work will initially affect businesses located east of the 7-Eleven. As before, crews will work in half-block increments and will do their best to minimize disruption. What you can expect:

  • Each business can expect activity in front of their property to last about three days.

  • A crushed base course will be placed and compacted after removals. Once compacted, it will be safe to walk on.

  • Flaggers will be on-site to help direct pedestrians safely around the work.

  • While we plan to maintain access at all times, there may be short 10 -15 minute periods when we are working directly in front of entrances. During those times we will pause work as needed to ensure customers can still get in and out.

Upcoming Work

  • Continued asphalt milling and removal between 8th and 11th Avenues.

  • Continued sidewalk and curb/gutter demolition on the south side of 16th Street.

Project Timeline

  • Work on the north side of the street is completed.

  • Construction has now shifted to the south side of the street.

  • Final landscaping and public art installations will occur in Spring 2026, once weather and planting conditions allow.


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