City of Ukiah Invites Community to Virtual Workshop on North State Street Safety and Infrastructure Improvements Tuesday

This is a press release from the City of Ukiah:

The City of Ukiah invites community members, businesses, property owners, and corridor users to participate in a virtual community workshop regarding the proposed North State Street Improvement Project between Norton Street and Low Gap Road.

The workshop will be held virtually on Tuesday, May 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83503308109

The proposed project focuses on improving safety, accessibility, and infrastructure along one of Ukiah’s busiest transportation corridors. This section of State Street remains the last concrete segment of the former Highway 101 through Ukiah and has long presented challenges for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and nearby businesses.

The project would include:

• Repair and reconstruction of deteriorated roadway sections
• Replacement of aging water and sewer utilities beneath the roadway
• Sidewalk repair and ADA accessibility improvements
• Safer pedestrian crossings and traffic calming measures
• Bicycle lane improvements
• Street trees, landscaping, and corridor beautification

The City is pursuing grant funding opportunities for the project and is seeking community feedback to help refine priorities and strengthen future applications.

“This project is fundamentally about safety and long-term investment in Ukiah’s infrastructure,” said Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager. “We want to repair aging utilities and roadways while creating a safer and more accessible corridor for everyone who uses State Street.”

Community participation is encouraged, and attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide input regarding existing conditions and future improvements.