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Pedestrian tunnel construction forces week-long closure of Northland Drive

As of October 2026: Overseeing the tunnel project

Crews reopened Northland Drive on Sept. 30, several days ahead of schedule, after sliding 19 concrete arches into a 60-foot trench to form a pedestrian tunnel. The road, used by 30,000 vehicles a day, shut down late Sept. 25 and reopened in five days.

Updated Oct 6

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This tunnel is about much more than getting from one side of Northland Drive to the other. The short-term inconvenience now will give way to a lasting Greenway connection that people will be able to enjoy for generations to come.

from Pedestrian tunnel construction forces week-long closure of Northland Drive · Updated Oct 6

"We're excited to have the road open several days ahead of schedule, but the real payoff is the positive impact this will have on our community for generations to come."

from Pedestrian tunnel construction forces week-long closure of Northland Drive · Updated Oct 6