The reconstruction of Columbia Street, which began in fall 2005, looks like it’s finally about done. For nearly three years, sections of Columbia and its sidewalks have been torn up and rebuilt as part of a $17 million city-helmed project. As of this weekend, the construction appeared finished, although the intersection at Degraw still needed some repaving. The work, which was supposed to be done last fall, has caused hardships for local business owners. Last fall, for example, the bar Lido called it quits. As Streetsblog reported a couple months ago, the section of the Brooklyn Greenway along Columbia is also coming along, though the path is currently filled with gravel (temporary, we assume?). This is how Columbia looked only a few months ago, and here’s a shot of it last summer.
Columbia Street: Still a Bumpy Ride [Brownstoner]
Columbia Street Revamp: Potholes in My Lawn [Brownstoner]