FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE - The City of Carbondale would like to inform residents, visitors, and business owners that construction work will soon be underway beginning tomorrow morning, Thursday, August 7. This project is part of the City’s continued efforts to revitalize and modernize downtown infrastructure, enhancing accessibility, aesthetics, and long-term functionality. 

The upcoming work scheduled for Thursday, August 7 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Friday, August 8 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at 511 N. Illinois Ave. may cause temporary changes to parking availability and traffic flow in and around the downtown area. Signage and traffic control measures will be posted to help direct motorists and pedestrians safely around active construction zones. 

We ask for your understanding during this time of progress. Pardon our dust as we continue to make improvements to downtown Carbondale. These enhancements are part of our commitment to creating a vibrant, welcoming, and accessible community space for all. 

Your patience and support are greatly appreciated as we move forward with these important upgrades. Please continue to support our local businesses and enjoy everything downtown Carbondale has to offer during the construction period. 

For ongoing updates, please visit www.explorecarbondale.com or follow us on social media.  

For more information and media requests contact Public Relations Officer Eva Fisher at 618-713-0711.  

“Carbondale prides itself on providing its visitors, students, businesses and residents with a unique mix of edge and ease. It’s a cultural town, yet free of pretense, embracing the great outdoors as readily as urban sophistication. Here, we are open to new ideas, experiences and cultures, so you are encouraged to both express yourself and be yourself, in all ways. That’s Carbondale…All Ways Open…for family, fun, business, new ideas and a bright tomorrow.”
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