City staff announces Columbia Avenue resurfacing project starting after holiday

During public comment on May 20, a city staff member announced the resurfacing of Columbia Avenue between 160th/Seventh and Summer Street will begin the week after the holiday.

The staff member said the contractor postponed the start until after the holiday and that work will proceed first on outside lanes and concrete curb work, with resurfacing of the center lane to follow. As the presenter said, “So there's 1 lane open in each direction. Right? So they were gonna work on this on the outside lanes and do concrete curb work first. And then they'll move, then they'll do some resurfacing and then move into the center lane.”

The presenter advised drivers and visitors to expect delays and signage; commissioners thanked the presenter for the update. No formal action or funding decisions were taken on the project during the Redevelopment Commission meeting; the announcement was provided as an informational update.