Department of Transportation

Congress Street Restrictions At Fifth Avenue

Posted: 07/28/2009

Beginning at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, Congress Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue will be reduced to one travel lane to allow work crews to construct concrete curb access ramps and sidewalks. The work, on the north side of Congress Street, is associated with the One North Fifth Project, which is located on the northwest corner of Congress Street and Fifth Avenue. The sidewalk and ramp work is scheduled to be complete by 3 p.m., on Wednesday, August 5, 2009.

For the safety of the traveling public, the travel restrictions will be in place 24-hours a day. Northbound and southbound Toole Avenue will remain open during this travel restriction.

The traveling public can expect delays when driving, bicycling or walking in this work area. Business access will be maintained. For your safety, please observe all traffic control signage, message boards, and obey reduced speed limits. Watch for construction personnel and equipment in the work zone.