December 07, 2016
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Pedestrians and cyclists on South Street during the Open Streets Festival Sept. 24, 2016.
South Street is getting a makeover.
State Rep. Michael O’Brien announced Tuesday the state has awarded the South Street Headhouse District a $525,000 grant to help with the construction and renovation of the road and sidewalks.
Here are some of the improvements coming, according to O'Brien's office:
• Narrowed driving lanes to calm traffic/enhance pedestrian safety
• Wider walking paths
• Realigned crosswalks
• Speed bumps
• Pedestrian-level lights
• Directional signs
The South Street Headhouse District covers South Street from 11th Street to Front Street, as well as some pockets off the main thoroughfare, including Fabric Row.
Map of the South Street Headhouse District.
A timetable for the installation of the improvements wasn't immediately available.
