AUGUSTA, Ga. — Broad Street improvements are moving forward in downtown Augusta as part of an extensive multi-year project designed to revitalize the area. The initiative is being carried out in four phases, with the first phase already completed from Milledge Road to 15th Street. The next phase will extend the enhancements further down Broad Street to East Boundary Street.

Construction along 15th Street is set to take approximately six to eight months to complete before moving on to the next stretch of the road. The entire project, which spans several years, is expected to bring significant changes to the downtown landscape, particularly in terms of pedestrian accessibility and roadway improvements.

According to John Ussery, Augusta’s traffic engineer, the transformation will be dramatic. “The entire street will look completely different than it does today,” Ussery stated. “Everything from one side to the other side — sidewalks, the actual roadway, and the medians that go down the middle — all of it will be changed and will be different after we’re done with this project.”

The scope of the changes aims to enhance the overall flow of traffic and create a more pedestrian-friendly environment, making Broad Street more accessible and appealing to both locals and visitors. However, the construction process will not be without its challenges, and drivers are advised to anticipate delays during the duration of the project.

To accommodate the city’s annual events, such as the Masters Tournament, construction will pause for two weeks before and after the event to reduce disruption. This ensures that the project will not interfere with the influx of visitors during one of Augusta’s busiest times of the year.

The meeting to discuss the Broad Street project took place on February 6, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., providing the public with the opportunity to learn more about the ongoing improvements and ask questions regarding the future phases.

Although it will take years to complete, city officials are optimistic that the end result will be worth the wait, transforming Broad Street into a modern, efficient, and vibrant part of downtown Augusta.