The city’s ongoing major project to replace all the lead water pipes, which was described in a previous Banner article, will necessitate major changes in downtown parking and traffic flow beginning on Monday, July 21. The work is anticipated to be completed by Friday, August 1.
- Parking will be prohibited on both sides of Main Street between Whitewater Street and 2nd Street. Alternative parking options are the side streets and the nearby public parking lots.
- Westbound traffic will be detoured via Whitewater Street and Franklin Street. Eastbound traffic will be shifted into the parking lane where possible to give more room for the workers.
- Pedestrian access to downtown buildings will be maintained but may shift daily based on construction progress.
The contractor is hoping to have all water service lines replaced during the week of July 21. Restoration of sidewalks, curb and gutter, and asphalt pavement is scheduled for the week of July 28. All work is anticipated to be complete and the street and parking back open by August 1st.
Editor’s note: The above information was provided by Brad Marquardt, public works director.
