Upgrades to Georgia Street will provide long-term benefits for residents, businesses, and drivers by improving roadway safety, stormwater capacity, and access along this key corridor.
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Georgia Street Reconstruction
Project contact information
City of Amarillo
Owner - Capital Projects & Development (Engineering)
Project Overview & Phases
Project Overview
The Georgia Street Reconstruction Project expands Georgia Street from Hollywood Road to Burk Lane, approximately 1.5 miles.
The project includes:
Pavement widening
Drainage improvements
Utility relocations
Construction began in May 2025 and is scheduled for completion in November 2028.
The project is designed to increase roadway capacity and improve drainage along the corridor as development continues in the area.
Current Traffic Pattern (Effective July 9, 2026)
Beginning Thursday, July 9, traffic will shift as the Georgia Street Reconstruction Project moves into its next phase.
Traffic Changes
- Georgia Street is now fully open from SL 335 to Tampa Bay Street.
- At Tampa Bay Street, traffic transitions to one lane in each direction on the existing roadway north to Farmers Avenue.
- During this phase, traffic will be shifted to temporary pavement on the west side of Georgia Street while crews begin reconstructing the east side of the roadway between Daytona Road and Farmers Avenue.
Traffic & Detours
The residential access road connecting City View to Georgia Street between SL 335 and Daytona Avenue has reopened.
The previous detour at Farmers Avenue has been removed.
No additional long-term detours are anticipated during this phase.
Project Status
The Georgia Street Reconstruction Project remains on schedule and under budget. Construction will continue through the next phase, with work focused on the east side of Georgia Street between Daytona Road and Farmers Avenue.
What to Expect
Construction will occur in multiple phases through November 2028. Traffic patterns may change as work progresses.
Motorists are encouraged to follow posted signage and use caution when traveling near active work zones.
Georgia Street Project FAQs
Project Map
See below for the map of the Georgia Street Reconstruction Project.
Georgia Street Reconstruction Project – Current Phase Map Image
Project Scope
The Georgia Street Reconstruction Project includes:
- Pavement Widening
- Drain Improvements
- Utility relocations
This will be a multi-phase project with an anticipated duration of 3.5 years.
Funding Sources
The Georgia Street reconstruction is funded through a combination of sources:
- Proposition 1 Street Bonds
- FY 2024/2025 Street Bonds
- Street Department Capital Funds
- Drainage Revenue Bonds
- Drainage Capital Funds
- Economic Development Authority (EDA) Grant
This collaborative funding approach ensures that the project meets both current and future needs of our growing city.