Downtown fiber optic expansion
Summary
AT&T is replacing copper with fiber across downtown New Albany, running new aerial and underground lines through alleys and along decorated Main Street. The board secured commitments on restoration standards and a post-festival start date.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to the city, though past restoration problems cost staff time to fix.
Residents and businesses downtown get modern fiber internet service.
Residents may face temporary alley and sidewalk disruptions during construction.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of Public Works & Safety - Sep 29, 2026
AT&T is replacing copper with fiber across downtown New Albany, running new aerial and underground lines through alleys and along decorated Main Street. The board secured commitments on restoration standards and a post-festival start date.
Board of Public Works & Safety - Sep 8, 2026
Hutchins Telecomm Solutions sought a permit to install underground fiber optic cable and a vault at 2716 Grant Line Road — part of the ongoing broadband buildout in the city.
Board of Public Works & Safety - Aug 25, 2026
Spectrum wants to string and bury fiber optic cable between Market and Main streets downtown. Better fiber infrastructure can mean faster internet options for downtown businesses and residents.
Board of Public Works & Safety - Jul 14, 2026
LUMOS wants to bore fiber through the Klerner Lane, Rainbow Drive and Mt. Tabor Road areas, but the board hit pause because of restoration problems and open utility vaults from the company's last project. The contractor has to come back next week.
Board of Public Works & Safety - Jun 9, 2026
Hutchins Telecom seeks to overlash fiber onto existing cable on Hausfeldt Lane, potentially improving broadband infrastructure with minimal digging.
Board of Public Works & Safety - Jan 27, 2026
Lewen Line Construction asked to install underground fiber to 120 W. Spring St. Fiber builds can expand broadband capacity downtown.
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