Parking garage repairs to start with closure of Rankin Avenue garage in August
Needed repairs and ADA complinace adjustment work will begin on Rankin Garage in August. Read more about the wor, the schedule more in this article.
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Jul 17, 2025 at 11:15 a.m.
Significant repair work is set to begin on the Rankin Avenue and Wall Street parking garages. First up, the Rankin Avenue garage will close for about one month starting Aug 1. Once that work is complete, the Wall Street garage will follow, also closing for about one month. pic.twitter.com/SKqwLwYFna
Jul 16, 2025 at 6:01 p.m.
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Jul 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
✅ Two major upgrades on Patton Avenue are now complete: the Carter–Ann–Patton Stormwater Improvement Project and Patton Avenue Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements.#AshevilleInfrastructure #PattonAvenue #AshevillePublicWorks pic.twitter.com/w7MTmbgygb
Jul 14, 2025 at 3:40 p.m.
🎥 New video: Hurricane Helene hit Asheville’s parks hard. See the damage, the beginnings of rebuilding, and the power of working together. Watch now: https://t.co/EnMSCOyMqI #AshevilleRecovers #ParkAndRecMonth pic.twitter.com/8mDxEq10mV
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Jul 07, 2025 at 7:18 a.m.
Avoid Patton Avenue. Fire crews are working an active structure fire at 1616 Patton Avenue. pic.twitter.com/VF7w1vbrsv
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