Main Street Revitalization

Blue downtown directional sign listing Public Parking, Scribner Place/YMCA, Government Center, and Library, with a sidewalk and traffic lights in a sunny street scene.

New Albany, IN

Completed in 2023

The Main Street Revitalization project represents the final phase of a multi-year effort to enhance and modernize downtown New Albany’s historic corridor.

MAC Construction reconstructed the Main Street roadway and installed upgraded utility infrastructure, including a modern stormwater drainage system designed to address previously flood-prone areas. The project integrated civil improvements with pedestrian-focused streetscape enhancements to create a more functional and resilient urban environment.

Impact & Purpose

The completed corridor now supports continued private development while improving safety, accessibility, and long-term infrastructure performance.

  • Final phase of a comprehensive downtown revitalization initiative
  • Modernized aging infrastructure within a historic urban corridor
  • Improved stormwater management in flood-prone areas
  • Strengthened downtown as a walkable, mixed-use destination

Project Scope

The project required integration of underground utility work and surface-level aesthetic improvements within a constrained historic downtown setting.

  • Full roadway reconstruction
  • Installation of modern stormwater drainage systems
  • Reconstruction of sidewalks and pedestrian access routes
  • Ornamental streetscape features and seating areas
  • Wayfinding signage and landscaping
  • Decorative and pedestrian lighting installations

Technical Complexity

Construction occurred within an active downtown corridor with continuous business operations and pedestrian traffic. The project was completed safely and delivered a resilient infrastructure foundation supporting long-term downtown growth.

Key complexities included:

  • Utility upgrades in a historically developed urban environment
  • Stormwater improvements in known flood-prone conditions
  • Maintenance of business access and pedestrian safety throughout construction
  • Sequenced streetscape installation integrated with roadway reconstruction
  • Coordination with municipal stakeholders and adjacent property owners