UPDATE: This intersection has reopened.

Motorists who expected to traverse the intersection of Fremont Street and Starin Road since Tuesday morning have been surprised to find an unannounced road closure. Brad Marquardt, director of public works, provided the following explanation to The Banner: “The intention early yesterday [Tuesday] morning was to remove the existing pavement and place the first lift of asphalt and then open back up to traffic. Close again today to do surface. They ran into some paver problems and with the hot weather did not get the first lift down. Decision was made to leave it closed overnight. As of 11:30 today [Wednesday] they are currently rolling the surface lift and will be opening up the intersection early this afternoon.”