August 15, 2025
If you haven’t noticed, the Railroad Square Improvement Project has begun in downtown New Port Richey. As construction progresses, you might find your usual access points blocked off, but do know that downtown businesses are open during their usual operating hours and parking lots are still open.
Growing pains for sure, but please continue to shop local, eat local, and play local.
2025 Railroad Square Improvements Phase 1 Construction Project – Guaranteed Maximum Price (source – City of New Port Richey)
Improvement elements to the area of Railroad Square along Nebraska Avenue east of Grand Boulevard include the conversion of overhead service lines to underground where practical, overhead Café style lighting, hardscape improvements such as stamped pavement, seating areas, planters, shade structures, the creation of green space that includes artificial turf, seating areas with swings and an activity area, construction of dumpster areas, upgrades to Cavalier Square, and improvements to the existing public vehicle parking areas. Finally, in an effort to maximize public space the existing two-way traffic pattern will be limited to a one-way westerly traffic movement on Nebraska Avenue from Adams Street to Grand Boulevard.
For more on the phase one project, click here