KUB and its contractor will close the westbound curbside lane on a short section of Middlebrook Pike between Citico Street
and North Twenty First Street between the hours of 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. beginning Monday, June 3, and lasting through Wednesday, June 5, as work is completed on the natural gas distribution system. One westbound lane and both eastbound lanes will remain open on this section of Middlebrook Pike while work is completed. Some listed closures may extend beyond the scheduled times depending on the
conditions encountered during excavation and construction. Appropriate traffic control measures will be in place to assist motorists traveling in this area. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and
expect temporary delays in this area.
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