Starting May 12, we’ll kick off the Downtown Infrastructure Improvements Project with underground utility work at B Street Plaza and the demolition of the building at 125 E Main Street (which some of you may remember as the old Hills of Comics).
Then, beginning June 2, a full closure of East Main Street (between Auburn Avenue and B Street NE) and Auburn Avenue (between East Main and 1st NE) will go into effect through the end of August. But don’t worry -- access to downtown businesses and residences will stay open throughout the work, and I want to encourage all of you to continue to support our downtown businesses! The improvement work we're doing is important, and each and every one of our downtown shops could use some love during this construction period.
This project will bring exciting updates: new water, sewer, and storm utilities, improved roadways and sidewalks, beautiful new street lighting, and better accessibility for everyone visiting downtown. It’s all part of laying the groundwork for even bigger things to come -- like the future performing arts theater you may have read about in our Winter 2025 issue of Auburn Magazine!
We know construction can be an inconvenience, and we’re committed to minimizing impacts as much as possible. Work will happen during the day (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.), and no night work is expected.
Want more info, maps, and updates? Head to the City website.
