Paving of the first phase of S. 8th is set to begin this morning (7/2). Paving will begin starting at Harrison Street and extend North to Koch Street. Paving is anticipated to be complete on Thursday, July 5th. Final pavement markings will start on Friday, July 6th and should be complete by Friday, July 13th. East/West access along College Street will be closed for the majority of this week and portions of next week.

In addition to paving, Knife River crews will also continue pouring concrete pedestrain ramps throughout phase one as well as install the colored and stamped crosswalks at various intersections throughout. They will also begin roadway excavation on a portion of phase two between Koch and Olive.

Phase one is still anticipated to be open to traffic on Monday, July 16th.