The City of Salem is excited to announce the start of the Downtown Sidewalk Project, aimed at enhancing accessibility and the overall aesthetic appeal of our community's core. Scheduled to begin Monday, this project will include the demolition, reconstruction, and re-pouring of sidewalks on Fourth Street between Iron Street and Washington Street, adding pavers, temporary lighting, and infrastructure improvements along the way.
• Oct. 28: Work will commence on the south side of 4th Street between Highway 19/Main Street and Iron Street.
• Nov. 18: Construction will tentatively start on the south side of 4th Street between Washington Street and Highway 19/Main Street.
• Dec. 9: Construction is expected to shift to the north side of 4th Street between Washington Street and Highway 19/Main Street.
Only half a block will be under sidewalk construction at any given time to minimize disruption, and permanent light poles and fixtures will be installed in March 2025.
Alternate Entrances and Parking:
• Storefronts and parking will not be accessible during the specific section’s construction period. Most businesses will offer access via rear entrances during construction. Public parking is available behind the City Administration Building at 400 N Iron St, and immediately across the street on East 4th Street. Public parking is also available in two city parking lots on 3rd Street along Washington Street and also on the corner of 3rd Street and Hwy 19/Main St.
It may take a bit of extra effort, but please make sure you are patronizing our local downtown businesses as much as possible during this time. While it is necessary to temporarily close off access for the safety of everyone during construction, it is imperative that we support our local downtown businesses during the holiday season.
“We’re looking forward to the completion of this project as an important improvement to our downtown area,” said Mayor Greg Parker. “The sidewalk upgrades are part of our commitment to making Salem a more welcoming and accessible community.”
