Reopening of roadways postponed

TYLER — As Downtown Tyler continues their improvement project, several roadways that have been closed throughout the construction were expected to reopen on Monday, but will be forced to remain closed due to delays.

“Due to a construction delay over the weekend, the streets originally scheduled to reopen on Monday, June 1, will remain closed temporarily,” the City of Tyler said. “The contractor was unable to complete the work as planned, which has delayed the final steps needed to safely reopen the area.”

According to our news partner KETK, once the roadways are reopened, drivers should be cautious due to new traffic patterns issued across downtown.

The intersection of North College Avenue and West Erwin Street was originally slated to reopen on Monday, but is now uncertain when the street will reopen as the city enters phase two of its downtown improvement project. After reopening, West Erwin Street will operate as a two-way road, allowing drivers heading north on North Broadway Avenue to turn left onto West Erwin Street.

Additionally, after opening, the city said West Ferguson Street from North Bois D`Arc Avenue to North Bonner Avenue will be converted to two-way traffic. Due to the change, drivers should expect new traffic directions throughout the area.

As the project continues, no parking will be permitted on the south side of West Ferguson Street from South Bois D`Arc Avenue to North Bonner Avenue. Also, as phase two begins, the city said the intersection of West Ferguson Street and North Bois D`Arc Avenue will operate as a four-way stop and while the intersection of West Ferguson Street and North Bonner Avenue will operate as a two-way stop, with North Bonner Street controlled by stop signs.

Due to changing traffic patterns, the city is asking drivers in Downtown Tyler to exercise caution as traffic control changes.