**Construction postponed until necessary rights of way and easements to construct the sidewalk may be obtained at a future date.
Project Details:
Sidewalk to be constructed on the west side of Sterling Street between Elizabeth Street and the existing sidewalk north of Gay Street. This will fill a gap between the existing sidewalks on Sterling Street to provide a safer route for people walking in the neighborhood, including to Ralph Sampson Park, Lucy Simms Center and Spotswood Elementary School.
A Sterling Street Open House Event[2MB]
was held on Wednesday, June 21 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at the Lucy F. Simms Center, 620 Simms Avenue, Harrisonburg. The public attended to learn about project details and provide feedback.
Sterling Street Open House Visual Aids: All files are in PDF format.
- Sterling Street Sidewalk Project Overview [94KB]
- Sterling Street Sidewalk Project Existing and Proposed Plans - Elizabeth Street to Rock Street [765KB]
- Sterling Street Sidewalk Project Existing and Proposed Plans - North of Rock Street [1.6MB]
- Sterling Street Sidewalk Project Map [1.6MB]
A public Questionnaire was available to the community to express questions and thoughts about the Sterling Street Sidewalk Project. The Sterling Street Project Questionnaire closed on July 19, 2023, however questions and comments may still be sent to Brittany.Clem-Hott@harrisonburgva.gov.