Crews began demolition work Tuesday on Martin Avenue north of Ridge Road.
The section of Martin Avenue from Ridge to Chestnut Road was closed a week ago in preparation for the work to begin on the streetscape project.
The first phase of the $1.2 million project will result in a green space closed to traffic on the south section of Martin and two-way traffic with a turnaround on the north section.
When the whole project is finished, the streetscape improvements will extend south to Kroner Lane.
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Final plan for Martin Avenue streetscape wins praise, but question arises about funding (HF Chronicle, Dec. 10, 2014)
Martin Avenue project contract awarded just before TIF expires (HF Chronicle, Dec. 30, 2014)
