US 160 reconstruction downtown progresses steadily, with winter crews wrapping utility upgrades and full teams gearing up by early March for concrete pours and drainage. A compact crew advanced water, sewer, and stormwater work through February amid coordinated snow removal that kept business alleys and emergency routes open. The town invested $7.7 million in parallel enhancements, including 40 private sewer lines, 10 new fire hydrants, streetlight poles, and resurfacing on Hot Springs Boulevard and nearby streets. In Chris Mountain II, phase two's five workforce homes reached framing with foundations poured, eyeing late May move-ins. Starting March 2, Second Street intersection access shifts to Hermosa Alley East detour. April-May ramps up eastbound lane concrete, Harman Park Drive signal and ramp work, and pedestrian links on South Second and Fifth streets, with lane reductions, night shifts, and spring melt delays—businesses advised to stockpile gravel and rebar now.