Construction begins: July 13, 2026

Anticipated completion: late September 2026

Traffic impacts

Traffic on US 51 will be maintained in stages:

• Stage 1: One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained on the outside lanes while work occurs on the inside lanes.
• Stage 2: Traffic will then shift to the inside lanes while work is completed on the outside lanes.

Additional impacts include:

• No left turns from Delavan Drive during construction
• Short-term closures and flagging operations at times
• Access to local properties will be maintained whenever possible
• Temporary interruptions to driveways or sidewalks may occur during active work; advance notice will be provided when access is affected

Weekly update

Current Construction Operations:

• Crews poured the new curb and sidewalk on the west side.
• Topsoil was placed in preparation for seed and erosion mat. 

Upcoming Construction Operations:

• Crews will be milling off the surface of the closed lanes and prep for the asphalt overlay.
• Asphalt paving crew will be on site to pave the new overlay surface on the outside lanes.

Traffic Updates:

• USH 51 Traffic –
  • The NB and SB lanes are on the inside lanes.
    • Traffic pattern
  • One lane in each direction will remain open on Center Ave.
  • The intersection of Center Avenue and Delavan Drive has been returned to operating as a signalized intersection.  All movements will be allowed through the intersection except to and from the west leg of W. Delavan Dr.

• Delavan Drive –
  • The west leg of the intersection will remain closed to all traffic during construction.