What has become the landmark entrance/exit to downtown Amarillo will be receiving an upgrade, the city of Amarillo said. The Center City Gateway Arches Restoration Project will begin Saturday, Sept. 21 at four locations.
The first phase of the restoration project with the removal of the current arches will temporarily impact traffic, with expected delays for motorists entering and leaving downtown to the south. Traffic on Buchanan, Pierce, Fillmore and Taylor streets will be reduced to one lane Saturday during the initial phase. Work will begin at 6 a.m. on Saturday and continue through the afternoon, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes Saturday.
Installation of the arches with new LED lights will be announced at a future date.
The project will greatly enhance the Center City Gateway Arches, which have become a well-known Amarillo feature as motorists enter and leave downtown. The project, which will include installation of a wide array of LED lights that can change to match holidays througout the year, is funded through a collaboration of the City of Amarillo, Center City and Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1.