The City of La Crescent will be reconstructing Walnut Street from South 3^rd Street north to North 4^th Street, and Walnut Place from North 4^th Street north to the dead end. The layout of the improvements is based on recommendations from the City of La Crescent Walnut Street Corridor Plan, which was adopted on December 11, 2023, as well as input from the City of La Crescent Economic Development Commission, Planning Commission and City Council. 

Proposed improvements include:

• New concrete curb and gutter and bituminous pavement
• A 6’ wide concrete walk along the west side of Walnut Street and a 10’ wide concrete sidewalk along the east side of Walnut Street beginning north of South 3^rd Street
• A 10’ wide concrete walk along the north side of North 4^th Street from Walnut Street to Walnut Place, and along the west side of Walnut Place to Veterans Park
• New watermain and water services on Walnut Street and Walnut Place
• New street lighting
• Streetscaping, including landscaping of curb bumpouts, boulevard trees, and amenities such as wayfinding signage, bicycle racks, water fountains, planters, trash cans, and benches