Widespread sidewalk repairs underway at Civic Center Park

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Pedestrians taking their next stroll through Civic Center Park will see many of the deteriorating sidewalks replaced with new and improved walking surfaces.

Crews with Auxier Construction Company are underway on the latest stage of a $466,384 sidewalk and landing area improvement project for Civic Center Park, a project funded by American Rescue Plan Act funds.

The project includes the complete replacement of both north and south sidewalks and the landing area, a large concrete section located close to the south City Hall entrance. Several sidewalks will be closed during the construction process.

The project also includes drain inlet repairs along with curb replacement. New landing concrete will be approximately eight inches thick to support heavier equipment if needed.

Phase one of sidewalk repairs took place earlier this year by the large fountain and other monuments.

The project with Auxier Construction Company was previously approved by City Councilmembers last September.