8th Street Improvements
State Street to Franklin Street
Community-driven infrastructure improvements that spur economic growth and neighborhood vitality.
Construction Starting January 7, 2025
On January 7, 2025, Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC) and Veolia will kick off the Rebuild 8th Street project. Veolia will begin installing a new water main line on 8th Street between State Street and Franklin Street. Please note that there will be road closures along 8th Street between State Street and Franklin Street starting January 7.
Rebuild 8th Street is the result of extensive community and stakeholder outreach, which identified key needs that CCDC will address, including:
- Expanding the citywide bike network by adding protected northbound and southbound bike lanes
- Improving pedestrian safety and accessibility by installing new flashing pedestrian signals at Washington Street and Franklin Street
- Constructing accessible sidewalks and pedestrian ramps to accommodate individuals of all abilities
The anticipated completion date for the project is October 2025.
Vehicle Access:
8th Street will be closed to vehicle traffic between State Street and Franklin Street.
Pedestrian Access:
Sidewalks will be open and accessible to all pedestrian traffic.
Project Summary
CCDC is partnering with ACHD to improve the cycling and pedestrian experience between State and Union. CCDC will address improvements between State and Franklin, and ACHD will implement improvements between Franklin and Union. As a result of the collaboration and extensive community and stakeholder outreach, CCDC will deliver on the community’s desire to:
- Expand the citywide bike network by adding protected northbound and southbound bike lanes
- Improve pedestrian safety and accessibility by installing new flashing pedestrian signals at Washington Street and Franklin Street
- Construct accessible sidewalks and pedestrian ramps to accommodate individuals of all abilities
Rendering of the approved design. View is from 8th Street, looking north from State Street.
Contact
For project specific questions or concerns, please contact CCDC Project Manager Amy Fimbel.
Project Resources
Conceptual drawing