HICKORY, NC (October 22, 2019) — City contractors will be installing new crosswalks along First Avenue NW, between Second Street NW and Third Street NW, beginning Wednesday, October 23. Roadways will be closed for the new concrete crosswalks to be completed as part of the downtown block streetscape project. The work will begin on the eastern side of Second Street NW and move west along First Avenue NW in a series of closures. Each closure will be in effect for one day. Work zones and detours will be established and clearly marked. Work in this area should be completed by Tuesday, November 5.
