Where We Stand

Plain-language updates on every major project in Cumberland.

Updated regularly. No jargon. No spin. Just where things are.

You deserve to know what your city government is actually doing, not just what it plans to do someday.

This page is updated on a regular schedule.

Every project that matters to Cumberland residents has a current status, a plain-English explanation, and a date for the next update.

If something is completed, we will tell you. If something is delayed, we will tell you that too.

The Bridge replacement process takes an average of 6–7 years nationwide. We have been working through it for 7 years.

Last updated: June 2026
Funding secured. Contract out to bid.
Next milestone: Ground breaking confirmed and publicly announced with date.
Expected by: Late Summer / Fall 2026

Last updated: June 2026
The Fayette Street Bridge is moving through the federal bridge funding process. The average timeline for federal bridge funding is 6–7 years nationwide. The city does not control the pace of this process, but we are actively engaged at every step.
We will post a public update every quarter. The next update will be posted in September 2026
Next milestone: Quarterly public update posted to this page.

Last updated: April 2026
The Washington Street Bridge is in the same federal process as the Fayette Street Bridge. Both are being tracked simultaneously. Quarterly updates will be posted here as each process milestone is reached.
If you have a specific question about either bridge, use the contact form we will answer it directly.
Next milestone: Quarterly public update posted to this page.
Expected by: September 2026

Last updated: April 2026
The Wills Hotel is open. This is a historic downtown property being brought back into active use with a significant investment in Cumberland's core.
Opening date: June 1, 2026
The hotel opening is part of a broader pattern of downtown investment that includes new retail, building redevelopment, and increased visitor traffic to the region.
Project is currently under construction
This is a direct result of the infrastructure investment and economic development work the city has done in partnership with the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation.

For more on business development in the Cumberland region, visit choosecumberland.org.

The blight removal program is active and ongoing. This is one of the most direct things the city can do for neighborhood revitalization clearing deteriorated and abandoned properties creates space for new investment and sends a clear signal that the city is paying attention.
Affordable housing development is an active priority. Working families should be able to live in the city where they work. The city is actively pursuing funding and partnerships to make that possible.

Contract signed. $3 million project. Estimated timeline: 18 months.
This is not about ideology — it is about math. When city operations cost less to run, that money stays in Cumberland and works for residents. Lower energy costs for the city mean less upward pressure on the operational budgets that fund your services.
Next milestone: Construction start confirmed.
Downtown solar infrastructure is in the planning phase.
Next milestone: Planning details available for public release.
Fast-charging stations for electric vehicles are in the planning phase. Locations and timeline will be announced as this project advances.
Next milestone: Site selection confirmed and announced.