Uptown Construction

Uptown Greenwood and the City of Greenwood are committed to keeping you informed about improvement projects in Uptown and how best to get into, out of, and around the city center.   Watch this website for maps and periodic updates about traffic travel changes due to the many construction projects in and near Uptown as we implement the City Center Master Plan. You can also receive information about construction by calling (864) 942-8411.

Main Street Construction

Friday, May 9, 2008 - Chandler Construction will begin to mobilize construction the week of May 12 - 16 for the installation of decorative pedestrian crosswalks at Main/Maxwell, Main/Oak, and Main/Court.  Once the project starts, traffic along Main Street thru Uptown Greenwood will be significantly congested. Chandler intends to begin the project at the intersection of Main and Court. One lane of south and north bound traffic along Main Street (US 25) will be open at all times.  Check back to this site to receive updates regarding construction's impact on traffic.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ALTERNATIVE ROUTES.

Maxwell Avenue Facades/Streetscape

Friday, May 9, 2008 - Town and Country Construction is working on the exterior facades of 140, 134, 132, 128, 126, 124, 122 and 120 Maxwell Avenue.  Construction requires a sidewalk closure along this stretch of Maxwell Avenue.  The City of Greenwood is in the final stages of preparing the streetscape design plan for the project.  The construction on the road will begin in the early summer and should be completed in the Fall of 2008.  Separate from this project, the property owner at 223 Main Street ('Barksdale Building') has begun the removal of the existing metal facade.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS.

New Greenwood County Library

Monday, April 28, 2008 - The first and second floor interior proposed plans of the new library are now available online.  Construction plans are being finalized  by Craig, Gaulden, Davis and Davis & Floyd Engineers. The new library ground breaking ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 7 at 11 am.  Construction is anticipated to last a minimum of one year.  The new 52,000 square foot Greenwood County Library will be built on the former Winn Dixie location on South Main Street in Uptown Greenwood.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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