September 18th, 2020 by WCBC Radio

It appears as though the target date to break ground for the redesign of the Downtown Cumberland Mall has moved once again- with summer of 2021 the latest projection. The $9.5 million project which will be highlighted by a return to vehicular traffic and limited parking for the first time since 1977-  has seen any number of delays and hurdles spring up since reopening talks began in earnest in 2017.  Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss provided a status report on the project during an appearance on WCBC’s “Dave Norman Show” Wednesday. While there is no guarantee that the project will completely come to fruition- Morriss said he believes the most significant aspect of it- new underground infrastructure and expanded broadband access will get done.