plan is on Winchester Avenue which includes, Narrowing Winchester Avenue between 13th Street and 18th Street to two-lanes, Constructing new sidewalks and removing basements under city right-of-way, Burying utilities, Installing new traffic-signal mast-arms, Installing new period street lights, Retrofitting existing street lights with period street lamps, Planting new trees and vegetation in "pocket parks." Tinted concrete was to be used at crosswalks, but this was changed to brick due to concerns about future maintenance problems. The city received $850,000 in state grants in 2004 to jump start construction on a segment from 13th to 14th Streets along Winchester Avenue. In 2005, construction extended to 15th Street. An additional $3 million from state and federal grants is required for completion to 18th Street; completion is scheduled for 2008. Along with the streetscape project, a Judd Plaza renovation is also being planned. More green space, recreational and seating areas, and a stage are envisioned for the brick-lined plaza at the corner of 16th Street and Winchester Avenue. It would be home to concerts, speeches and plays and would tie into the Country Music Highway which runs through the city. In the immediate future, a clock at the plaza may be installed that would honor the city's recent sesquicentennial celebration. References External links Chamber of Commerce Ashland, Kentucky Ashland, Kentucky