South College & Samford Avenue Intersection Improvements

South College Street will be widened to include two southbound through-lanes at Samford Avenue in addition to improvements at the intersection of Gay Street and Samford Avenue. This project is being performed and partially funded by ALDOT to improve traffic through these intersections. Additionally, improved sidewalks will be constructed along Samford Avenue and South College Street to connect pedestrians to the Auburn University Arboretum. This project also includes decorative pedestrian lighting and traffic signals at the intersections as well as a pedestrian crossing on College Street.​ The project is part of the City of Auburn's Downtown Master Plan.

The project was completed on Oct 31, 2023 with a total capital budget of $6,858,756.26.