The following schedule outlines the planned phases for the Realignment and Center Square Project. All dates are subject to change based on weather and field conditions.

Pre-Construction Activities

• April 20 – April 24, 2026
  Site preparation, mobilization, layout, and exploratory pipe locating.

Construction Phases

• Phase 1 – NW Corner (PPL Center)
  April 27 – May 21, 2026
• Phase 2 – SW Corner (702 Hamilton St)
  May 21 – June 12, 2026
• Phase 3 – NE Corner (2 City Center / 645 Hamilton St)
  June 10 – August 5, 2026
• Phase 5 – Linden St & 7th St (West Corners)
  July 15 – August 7, 2026
• Phase 4 – SE Corner (County Building and Vault)
  July 31 – October 5, 2026
• Phase 6 – Final Paving (Full Project Length)
  September 22 – November 6, 2026

Hamilton Street Streetscape (600–700 Block)

• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Duration: Approximately 70 working days

This work will be coordinated with the realignment and plaza improvements to maintain consistent traffic patterns.

Traffic Closures and Impacts

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Lane and parking restrictions will be in place throughout the duration of the project.
• Additional updates will be provided as each phase progresses.

April 20 – April 24, 2026

• Traffic controlled by flaggers
• No full lane closures anticipated

Phase 1 – Lane Closures

• Hamilton Street:
  South lane closure westbound from 7th Street (in front of the PPL Center)
• 7th Street:
  West lane closure southbound through the Hamilton Street intersection

Starting Monday March 9, 2026 from 9am to 3pm Hamilton Street will have a lane closure.  UGI will be starting the gas line relocation as part of the Center Square Project.  UGI will be utilizing the four parking areas along Hamilton Street on both sides of the road just east and west of 7^th St.  Two of these parking areas will be able to be open while not actively working.  The line relocation is expected to last 6-8 weeks.

Brush Street, between Limestone to Railroad St will be closed until the end of the day and remain closed through the weekend due to alley reconstruction.

Broome Street, between Limestone to Railroad St will be closed until the end of the day and remain closed through the weekend due to alley reconstruction.

N Limestone Street, between Gordon to Liberty St will be closed until the end of the day and remain closed through the weekend due to alley reconstruction.