Section of Riverside Drive to Close on Monday
Temporary Closure Needed to Replace Water Main

A section of Riverside Drive in the East End neighborhood will close for approximately three months beginning on Monday, June 17, 2024. The closure is necessary to complete the installation of a new water supply transmission main and is the third and final phase of a project that began in September 2023.

The closure will begin west of Collins Avenue and move east toward Lumber Street. During this time, through and local vehicle traffic will not be permitted to pass the closure at any time, including days, nights, and weekends. Traffic will be rerouted to approach the construction area from the opposite side.

Pedestrian and bicycle access will be maintained, and a detour will be posted for vehicular traffic passing through the area. Trucks will be permitted to use Columbia Parkway during this work. 

The entire section of Riverside Drive will not be closed for the entire time. The work will be done in phases and involves closing a roughly 100-foot stretch of roadway at a time, beginning west of Collins Avenue, and proceeding eastward toward Lumber Street.

The construction involves the removal and replacement of a 60-inch diameter transmission main, followed by a full-width repaving of Riverside Drive. It requires a 10-foot-wide by 25-foot-deep trench excavation of the road and large construction. The closure will help ensure the safety of workers, residents, and the public during this work. No interruptions to water service are expected. 

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