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Part of Joint effort on the ambitious Seminary Square project involving Greencastle and DePauw University.

How could the construction project near DePauw University affect College Avenue?

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College Avenue faces an eight-month driving lane closure due to construction. The Greencastle City Council agreed to close South College Avenue for no more than eight months, effective November 1. This closure is part of the $41 million DePauw University-led Seminary Square project, which involves providing 120 living units and a 255-space parking garage. The closure is limited to the south section of the avenue, and any extension would require a formal request to the City Council.

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  • The project is a $41 million DePauw University-led project providing 120 living units and a 255-space parking garage.suncommercial.com
  • The closure of College Avenue is set for no more than eight months.suncommercial.com
  • The closure is effective November 1 for the ensuing 24 months.suncommercial.com
  • The closure applies to the south section only.suncommercial.com

Why it matters

The closure of College Avenue represents a significant disruption to local traffic flow and access for the community during the construction phase of the Seminary Square project. As a major thoroughfare, the restriction of the driving lane for eight months will require substantial rerouting and adjustments for residents and commuters.

This closure is part of a larger, multi-faceted development effort led by DePauw University in Greencastle. Other streets, such as Poplar Street, are also subject to parking restrictions and closures, indicating a broad impact on the local infrastructure and parking availability surrounding the Seminary Square development.

What we don't know yet

  • What process must be followed if the closure of College Avenue needs to be extended beyond eight months?
  • How will the City Council manage traffic flow and access during the eight-month closure?

What would change this answer

The City Council formally requests an extension of the closureThe duration of the restriction on College Avenue would increase, leading to a longer-term impact on local traffic and access.
The construction timeline for the Seminary Square project is acceleratedThe eight-month closure period for College Avenue could be shortened, mitigating the disruption to the community.

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