Main Street Intersection to Close

DENISON, Texas — Drivers traveling through downtown Denison should prepare for a temporary detour as the intersection of Houston and Main streets closes beginning March 2.

City officials say the closure is part of final work tied to the Designing Downtown Denison project and is expected to last several weeks, weather permitting.

Final Touches on Downtown Project

According to city staff, the work at the busy intersection is not part of a major reconstruction effort but rather finishing details connected to the larger downtown revitalization initiative.

Crews will complete warranty-related adjustments to help stabilize the brickwork installed during the project. The improvements are designed to ensure the intersection’s surface settles properly and remains durable over time.

"With any kind of big construction project, there's always stuff to kind of finish up and clean up at the end of it," explained assistant public works director Fanchon Stearns. "It's unfortunately kind of boring, but it's just doing a little bit of warranty work."

Officials emphasized that this phase is routine for large-scale infrastructure upgrades and is intended to preserve the quality and longevity of the improvements already made.

What Drivers Can Expect

The intersection will remain closed while crews work to secure and stabilize the brick surface. Motorists are encouraged to follow posted detour signs and allow extra travel time when navigating downtown.

Pending severe weather delays, city staff anticipate the intersection will reopen before March 23.

The Designing Downtown Denison project has focused on enhancing aesthetics, pedestrian access and roadway durability along Main Street. While construction has periodically affected traffic, city leaders say the upgrades are aimed at strengthening the long-term functionality and visual appeal of the downtown corridor.

As work wraps up, officials are asking residents and visitors for patience during this final stage, noting that short-term inconveniences will help ensure the improvements last for years to come.

Originally reported by Ryan Thorpe, KTEN News