ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The city of Asheville is moving ahead with plans to restore sidewalks along a portion of North Lexington Avenue, with a public information session scheduled for Feb. 26.
Funded by the city’s 2024 general obligation bond, the project targets the northern section of Lexington Avenue between Woodfin/Hiawassee Street and Walnut Street. City officials say the work is intended to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility while preserving the corridor’s distinctive character.
Lexington Avenue is known for its brick paver sidewalks, which have become a defining feature of the street. However, years of wear and patchwork repairs have led to loose bricks and uneven surfaces that city staff say are increasingly difficult to maintain…