(Richmond, IN)--The city of Richmond gave notice on Monday that signage is about to go up in the Central Business District in preparation for Phase II of the Loop project, which is designed to connect downtown with the Depot District through bike and pedestrian paths.  Contractor will be removing trees next week.  The work will begin on North E Street, move to Fort Wayne Avenue, and then go to the 700 block of East Main.  Phase II construction was delayed by INDOT two years ago.  INDOT had cited Covid-19 for the delay.  Depot District businessman Rick Parker had also filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction to stop the removal of seven mature trees along North E.