8th Street Improvements
State Street to Franklin Street

Construction Update: July 18, 2025

8th Street between State Street and Washington Street, including the Washington Street intersection has reopened. Crews will close the Franklin Street intersection starting July 21 through the end of September.

Over the next two months, crews will work along 8th Street between Washington Street and Franklin Street, including:

• Complete the geothermal system expansion by tying into the existing line in the Franklin intersection
• Build sidewalk, bike lanes, alley entrances, and an enhanced VRT bus stop between Washington Street and Franklin Street
• Install new pedestrian signals at the intersection of 8th Street and Franklin Street
• Prep and pave the road with asphalt from Washington Street to Franklin Street

8th Street will be closed to vehicle traffic between Washington Street and Franklin Street, including the Franklin Street intersection, through the end of September.

Pedestrian Access:
Please follow the pedestrian detours.

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

Construction began in January 2025 and is expected to be complete by October 2025.

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.