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The original item was published from 4/29/2022 10:06:02 AM to 5/3/2022 4:04:35 PM.

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Posted on: April 29, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Temporary Closure of 26th Avenue and 15th Street for Utility Construction

Starting on Tuesday, May 3rd through the end of the week, the intersection of 26th Avenue and 15th Street will be temporarily closed for utility construction.

North-south through traffic is encouraged to use 23rd Avenue.

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