City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 4, 2015

CONTACT: Columbia Public Works - Sewer Utility
(573) 874-7251

UPDATED - Road Closure for Emergency Sewer Repairs - East Walnut between College Ave and Melbourne St

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Update - due to weather, this closure for the sewer repair has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 6 and is scheduled to be completed by Friday, August 7.

In addition the date change, one northbound lane of College Ave at Walnut will also be closed between East Broadway and East Walnut St.

Original Release -

A contractor for the City of Columbia will be repairing a sewer line under East Walnut at College Ave beginning on Wednesday, August 5 at 9:00 am. This will require a full closure of East Walnut between College Ave and Melbourne St. The work is scheduled to be completed, weather permitting, by Friday, August 7 at 5:00 PM.

All lanes of College Ave are expected to remain open while repairs are made, however, one northbound lane of College Ave at Walnut may be temporarily restricted at various times during the repairs.

Motorist and non-motorized transportation users are urged to use caution in the work zone and find alternate routes during the closure.



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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