Progress report
March 2, 2007: Light rail construction will begin in the North Mall on March 5 and preparations for light rail construction in the Central Mall are underway. Sewer and water relocation activities, tree pruning and the accommodation of metered parking spaces are taking place in the North, Central and South malls. Some new metered parking on 5th and 6th avenues is now available. Automobile access is available on 5th and 6th avenues outside construction zones. The majority of art sculptures have been removed from the Mall and will be returned prior to the opening of the light rail line in September 2009.
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