Mill Street Grand Opening Bike Ride

The City of Springfield is thrilled to announce that the Mill Street Improvement Project is officially complete — and we’re ready to celebrate!

Join us for a Grand Opening Bike Ride on Saturday, November 22. We’ll meet at the Lovely Café parking lot (111 Main Street) at 10:30 am and at 11 am take a fun, community ride down the brand-new Mill Street. Bring your friends, family, and your favorite set of wheels — let’s roll into this new chapter together!

About the Project

Construction on Mill Street kicked off back in September 2024, and it’s been quite the journey. Mill Street is an important connector for homes and local businesses, linking to Centennial Boulevard and Main Street — two of Springfield’s busiest routes.

Before the upgrade, the street was showing its age — cracked pavement, tricky crossings, and not-so-great conditions for people walking or biking. Between 2008 and 2015, nine bike crashes happened along the stretch, mostly from poor visibility and unpredictable traffic patterns.

Now? That’s all changing. The new Mill Street is safer, smoother, and way more welcoming for everyone — whether you’re driving, walking, biking, or catching the bus. We’ve added better crossings, improved curb ramps, and new bike-friendly infrastructure designed to keep everyone moving safely.

So hop on your bike and come see (and ride!) what’s new. Let’s make Mill Street shine!