Drainage Improvements in Downtown Tyler

TYLER – Those who drive or walk in downtown Tyler need to be alert for some pending work along South Broadway. The city of Tyler will be will be replacing a portion of a storm sewer pipe beneath South Broadway Avenue from West Erwin Street to approximately 140 feet south of West Elm Street. The purpose of the project is to increase the capacity of the storm sewer system and help alleviate flooding at the intersection of South Broadway Avenue and West Erwin Street. Construction is anticipated to begin mid to late June and be completed within 60 days.

While the work is underway, the outside southbound lane of Broadway Avenue will be closed in this location for the entire duration of construction. In addition, portions of the sidewalk on the southwest corner of Broadway and Erwin will be closed to pedestrian traffic. The west side of the intersection of Broadway and Elm will be closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.