Troy Began $13 Million Downtown Streetscape Project
Downtown business owners should prepare for multi-phase utility and infrastructure upgrades lasting until 2028.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Construction
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The city of Troy has commenced the first of five phases for a comprehensive downtown road and streetscape project. This $13 million initiative targets infrastructure updates at Main and Market streets, with completion slated for September 2028.
Why it matters
The city is replacing 100-year-old utilities and upgrading curbs and pavement to improve long-term safety and site aesthetics. These upgrades represent a major infrastructure push that will impact traffic and accessibility for local businesses through 2028.
The city authorized a $13 million construction contract to modernize infrastructure across five project phases. The work replaces 100-year-old utilities that have reached the end of their operational lifespan.
The players
Troy City Council
The local governing body responsible for municipal infrastructure budgets and oversight of city-wide capital projects.
Double Jay Construction
The infrastructure contractor selected to execute the $13 million downtown streetscape redevelopment.
The details
The current phase focuses on the center circle of the roundabout at Main and Market streets, involving the installation of a truck apron and the relocation of streetlights. Work will eventually progress to include extensive sidewalk, curb, and utility replacements. City staff intends to coordinate directly with downtown business owners to mitigate operational interruptions as the project expands.
Timeline
Sept. 21, 2026: City Council authorized the $13 million contract.
Oct. 5, 2026: The first project phase began.
January 2027: The second project phase is scheduled to begin.
September 2028: The entire five-phase project is expected to be complete.
Market Landscape
This project mirrors a national trend of municipalities prioritizing the replacement of century-old subsurface utilities to avoid catastrophic failure. It follows a pattern where city administrations leverage multi-year contracts to manage the high costs of upgrading aging urban infrastructure.
Operators in the downtown area should monitor the project schedule to manage delivery logistics and customer parking expectations. Business owners should maintain proactive communication with city staff to anticipate interruptions as work moves through the remaining four phases.
The takeaway
Large-scale municipal infrastructure projects require close coordination between small business owners and city planners to protect foot traffic. Ensure your lease or operating agreement includes clauses for municipal construction disruptions and track the city's project calendar for 2027 updates.
What happens next
The second phase of the project is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with subsequent phases expected to last four to five months each until the final completion in September 2028.
Further reading
For more on managing facility access during municipal work, see Construction.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dayton Daily News.
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