We’re learning more about plans to improve Broad Street in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – We’re getting a clearer image of the Broad Road enchancment proposals.

This could be from Milledge Highway to East Boundary Road. And the plans embody a park devoted to James Brown.

A contractor has not been chosen for the venture but, but when the Augusta Fee votes sure on the venture development would begin after the Masters Event this 12 months.

Virtually a 12 months in the past, again in February, after years of speaking a couple of new look downtown, metropolis leaders introduced huge adjustments coming to Broad Road.

Metropolis leaders stated our downtown is outdated. In order that they began pushing for what they are saying is the largest renovation Broad Road’s ever seen.

Extra inexperienced house, seating areas and bike lanes are all a part of the plan.

Leaders stated plans had been pushed again a bit from the unique plan, however we should always begin seeing bulldozers on each nook as spring approaches.

Leaders say they’ll method this venture in phases, block by block, so Broad Road won’t ever be fully shut down. The estimated completion date is 2025.

Again in June, Augusta commissioners permitted $700,000 for the Riverwalk. In November, they tacked on one other $90,000.

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