TYLER, Texas — Tyler and Smith County held a groundbreaking Friday morning to celebrate the start of September construction on the Downtown Improvement Project.

The City of Tyler is investing north of $25 million over the course of three years to turn downtown into a more livable, vibrant and pedestrian-friendly community.

"When we invest in downtown Tyler, we invest in every neighborhood, every family and every visitor who calls this place home," Don Warren, Tyler's mayor, stated.

The project will add seating areas, public restrooms, a small food truck park and green space for residents to gather.

Tyler's Downtown Improvement Project also aims to improve traffic in the heart of the city.

"All streets on the Square will be converted into two-way streets, and roundabouts will be instal

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