City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 24, 2016

CONTACT: Barry Dalton
Public Information Officer
Public Works Department
City of Columbia, Missouri
(573) 874-2489

Nighttime paving operations scheduled on shoulder of Forum July 5-9

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

The City of Columbia Public Works Department announced Friday that paving operations are scheduled on a section of Forum Boulevard July 5-9. Work will take place on the shoulders of the road between Crestwood Lane and Katy Lane. Work will take place during the evening from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Traffic will be restricted to one lane and flaggers will be directing traffic. Motorist are urged to avoid the area if possible.  If that is not possible, then please use caution in the work zone.

The investment in the Forum Pedestrian Bridge and Trail project is $1.3 million, paid for as part of a $5.9 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration.

Lehman Construction and Capital Paving will be doing this work for the City.

Additional Resources:

City of Columbia Infrastructure Updates 

GetAbout Columbia 

Previous Project Press Releases

6/3/16 - Forum Nature Area trail connection from parking lot to close June 6-9 [correction]

5/20/16 - Forum Blvd scheduled for brief, one-lane restriction May 24

2/23/16 - Construction of pedestrian bridge over Hinkson Creek starts March 1



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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