Destination Downtown Updates for May 22 - May 28
We hope to keep you informed about the downtown construction projects throughout the summer. We will use this list to give you up to the minute changes that might affect your traffic patterns or your business.
If you have any questions about the projects you can email us at downtown@muni.org or call 343-4700.
Thanks and have a good weekend!
Full closure on 6th Avenue between E & G Streets
Beginning Friday, May 23 at 7:00 PM through Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00 AM, expect a full road closure on W. 6th Ave. between E St. and G St. for road construction activities. Please follow appropriate detour routes via 9th Ave., 4th Ave., I St. and A St.
All businesses will remain open with limited access.
Information: Davis Constructors, 562-2336
Full closure on 6th Avenue between C & A Streets
Beginning Friday, May 23 at 7:00 PM through Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00 AM, expect a full road closure on W. 6th Ave. between C St. and A St. for road construction activities. Please follow appropriate detour routes via 9th Ave., 4th Ave., I St. and A St.
All businesses will remain open with limited access.
Information: DOT, 269-0635
Full closure on F Street between 6th & 7th Avenues
Expect a full road closure on F St. between W. 6th Ave. and W. 7th Ave. for road, sidewalk and intersection improvements. All businesses will have access and alternate pedestrian detour routes will be provided. Please follow appropriate detour routes, via 6th Ave. to C St., and use caution.
Additional detailed project information can be found at www.destinationdowntown.info
Expected Completion: September, 2008
Information: Davis Constructors, 562-2336
Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center (Downtown Area)
Expect multiple sidewalk and road closures in the downtown area due to construction on the new Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center. The following roads will be effected:
• 7th Ave. between F St. & G St.
• 8th Ave. between F St. & G St.
• F St. between 7th Ave. & 8th Ave.
• G St. between 6th Ave. & 8th Ave.
Please use caution and follow detour routes. All businesses in the effected area will be open to the public. Construction will continue in various stages through 2008.
Additional detailed project information can be found at www.destinationdowntown.info
Contractor Contact: Neeser Construction, 277-6900
E Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues
Beginning Wednesday, May 21 at 8:00 AM, expect a full southbound road closure on E St. between W. 2nd Ave. and W. 3rd Ave. for utility and paving operations. Please follow appropriate detour signs.
Expected Completion: Friday, May 23 at 5:00 PM
Information: Roger Hickel Construction, 279-1400
Anchorage Market & Festival (W. 3rd Ave.)
Beginning Saturday, May 10th through Sunday, September 7th, expect lane closures and pedestrian crossings on W. 3rd Ave. between C St. and E St. each Saturday and Sunday from 6 AM through 6 PM for the Anchorage Market & Festival. Please drive with caution and watch for pedestrians.
Information, Webb’s Consulting & Management, 272-5634
Bragaw between Glenn Hwy. & Mountain View Dr.
Expect a full road closure on Bragaw St. between Glenn Hwy. and Mountain View Dr. for the Glenn-Bragaw interchange construction activities. Pedestrian access will remain open. Business access for Red Apple and Player’s Bingo will remain open via Mountain View Dr. Please follow appropriate detour signs and use caution.
Expected completion: September 2, 2008
Information: 865-1381 or www.glennbragaw.com
DON’T MISS OUT ON THESE EVENTS
Construction is not the only thing happening in Downtown. Stores, restaurants and galleries are open, and summer events are in full swing. Here are a few that are happening this week:
Anchorage Market & Festival
May 24th and May 25th, 10am – 6pm, Third Avenue & E Street Parking Lot
Movies for Your Mind “The Bothersome Man”
May 24 – 25th, 6 p.m., Anchorage Museum
Norway/Iceland comedy/mystery-drama in Norwegian with English subtitles. 95 minutes
MPAA rating: Not Rated. More Info: www.anchoragemuseum.org
