The 2026 Downtown Sidewalk Improvements project will make accessibility and safety upgrades to pedestrian infrastructure in Georgetown, following City Council approval of the project at a March 24 meeting.
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Council members approved a $1.76 million contract with Texas Road LLC for the downtown sidewalk improvements project.
The project is designed to enhance pedestrian mobility, safety and electrical infrastructure across the city, according to city documents. There will be several improvements, including the addition of:
1,700 linear feet of Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks in the downtown area, including 23 pedestrian ramps1,150 linear feet of ADA-compliant sidewalks connecting the existing College Street sidewalks to the local trail system1,400 linear feet of ADA sidewalks along Walden Drive and College Street, including five pedestrian ramps450 linear feet of new sidewalk on Eighth Street between Myrtle and Ash streets, including eight pedestrian rampsOfficials did not specify a timeline for the project at the March 24 meeting.
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