Due to the cold weather, the start of the Knoxville Streetscape construction is being delayed. Work on Main Street between Second and Third Streets that was scheduled to commence Monday, has now been pushed back to March 2.
Sewer work will take three to four weeks, and then work on Robinson between Second and First will begin, with construction on both streets occurring at the same time. The intersections of First and Second Streets on Robinson will remain open throughout the process. Construction should be completed by the Knoxville Nationals in August. Access to impacted businesses and the courthouse will be available throughout the effort. The City of Knoxville and the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce encourage the public to continue to support downtown businesses during the construction season.