Work on Tyler Street Plaza lighting project starts in October

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Tyler Street plaza will soon look a lot brighter at night once a new lighting installation is set up in the square.

Starting Monday, Oct. 10, workers will install six steel lighting poles along with electrical and concrete work to provide year-round overhead lights to Tyler Street Plaza. The lighting upgrade will increase usability for the plaza, especially in the late-fall and winter months.

The project prep work was completed by organizations with the Port Townsend Creative District, including Port Townsend Main Street, the city of Port Townsend, and others.

Funding for the infrastructure project is provided by an ArtsWA grant, Port Townsend Main Street, local donors through the Give Big Campaign, and in-kind assistance from the city.

As for the project timeline, the plaza will be closed from Oct. 10 to Oct. 28 for the improvements, though access will still be available for adjacent businesses.