In 2006 and 2007, the City of Elkton was awarded a total of $400,000 in funding through two Transportation Enhancement Act (TEA) grants to begin Phase I and II of the Public Square Streetscape Project. The City was required to match these grants with a total of $100,000 for a total project of $500,000. The project included removal of old, deteriorated sidewalks, construction of new sidewalks , removal of overhead utility lines and installation of historic lighting. Construction on the project was completed in June 2009.