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New Release - One Lane of Traffic on the 300 Block of Emmett Street
The Engineering Division of Public Works announced today that starting Monday, September 28, 2026, the 300 Block of Emmett will be reduced to one lane of traffic so that a contractor may repair a sewer lateral.
News Release - Temporary Closure of Osborn Street beside Hungry Bear
The Engineering Department of Public Works announced today, that starting on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at approximately 7:00 a.m., Osborn Street beside Hungry Bear will be closed so that a contractor may repair their lateral.
News Release - Temporary Closure of South 9th between Vine and Angular
The Engineering Department of Public Works announced today that starting Thursday, September 17, 2026, South 9th Street from Vine Street to Angular Street will be closed so that a contractor may make road repairs where Alliant replaced gas lines.
News Release - Alley in 200 Block of South Gunnison
The Engineering Department of Public Works announced today, that the alley in the 200 block of South Gunnison Street is now closed to through traffic so that a contractor may fix a broken lateral.
Summer Street Reconstruction Update 8/14/26
The latest Summer Street Reconstruction update is here! See progress on Stage 3, including sewer and roadway work near Parkway, trail construction along Mason Road, upcoming paving, and important traffic changes and detours.