West Avenue A in Hutchinson will reopen to traffic at noon Tuesday, Jan. 27, restoring a key east–west connection through the city following months of construction tied to the Woodie Seat Project.
According to the City of Hutchinson, the reopening applies to Avenue A between South Adams Street and South Madison Street and represents a significant milestone in the long-term infrastructure effort.
Before vehicles return to the roadway, the public is invited to walk the project site and view the completed improvements up close. The walk-through is scheduled for Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., offering residents a chance to see the work firsthand before traffic resumes.
While Avenue A will reopen, city officials note that the Woodie Seat Freeway on-ramp at the roundabout will remain closed until the Avenue C Bridge Rehabilitation Project is finished. That work is currently anticipated to wrap up in mid-summer.
As part of preparations for reopening Avenue A, the city’s Street Department is converting the temporary three-way stop at Avenue A and Adams Street back to traffic signals.
City officials thanked residents and drivers for their patience during construction and said the reopening of Avenue A marks another step forward in the broader Woodie Seat Project.