City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 21, 2013

CONTACT: Columbia Public Works
(573) 874-7250

Illinois Ave Closure on Monday, September 23

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

The City of Columbia Public Works Department announced today that beginning Tuesday, September 24th, at 7:00 a.m.  City of Columbia Water & Light Electric crews will begin excavation for the installation of underground electric, telephone, and cable TV conduits at 205 Business Loop 70 E.  This work will result in a closure of Illinois Ave. (between Bus Loop 70 E. and Colorado Ave.).  The work should be completed and the road fully reopened by Tuesday, September 24th, by 7:00 p.m.

Motorists and pedestrians are urged to exercise extreme caution when in the construction area and use an alternate route whenever possible.



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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