Bridge Street widening project update, May 23:

(The following schedule is weather dependent and subject to change)

-There will be no work on Monday, May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Please exercise extreme caution when driving through the construction zone while crews are not on-site. Normal working hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28.

-Regular permanent traffic realignments will continue on Bridge Street from 22nd Avenue to 40th Avenue through the week. Crews will resume storm sewer work, as well as grading and paving the roadway heading east on the north side of Bridge Street. A through-lane of travel will be open in either direction at all times.

-Starting Tuesday, the S 40th Avenue and Bridge Street intersection will be fully closed for storm sewer operations. This closure is expected to be in place 24/7 for several days to maintain the safety of the traveling public and construction team. Drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes during this time. The project team recommends drivers use S 27th and S 50th Avenue to Southern Street to avoid traffic control and construction. Please follow all signage on-site and see the detour map below for additional navigational details.

-For drivers traveling westbound on Bridge Street, there will be no left turns onto 27th Avenue. Drivers are encouraged to continue west to make a lefthand turn at 22nd Avenue.

-Speed limit reductions are in place within the project zone. Additional traffic enforcement will be patrolling the construction zone to ensure the safety of the project team and traveling public.

-Trucks and heavy equipment will continue to enter and exit the roadway within the project zone, so drivers are encouraged to slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and leave plenty of space in between vehicles. Please be mindful and exercise extreme caution when traveling through construction areas.