March 14, 2024 -- Construction is coming to the Second St. surface lot between Michael's and Terry’s Toffee! Reconstruction of the lot is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 18, and is anticipated to be complete in late May. The project will enhance available parking for customers accessing businesses along Second St., including Michael's, Terry's Toffee, Wayfarer Theaters and others. The project includes reconstruction of the pavement to convert it from an asphalt pavement to an environmentally friendly permeable pavement. Other improvements include LED lighting and conduit for future EV Charging Stations.
The City has been in direct communication with impacted businesses that rely on the parking lot for customer parking, deliveries, and refuse, recycling, and compost containers. Construction fencing will be placed around the perimeter of the lot, including the sidewalk in front of the parking lot.
Access to businesses and customer parking along Second Street will be maintained throughout the reconstruction of the parking lot. Parking options include:
- On-street parking (with the exception of two 15-minute parking spots in front of Terry's Toffee, which have been designated for use by the construction team)
- Parking in the Renaissance Place Garage
To learn more about the reconstruction of this parking lot, and to explore additional improvements planned for Second Street during spring/summer 2024, please visit cityhpil.com/construction.