City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 13, 2020

CONTACT: Ashlyn Sherman
Marketing Specialist
Community Relations/Public Works
City of Columbia
573.441.5494
[email protected]

Vineet Kapila
Right of Way Technician
Community Development
City of Columbia
573.874.7474
[email protected]

Alley closures scheduled between North Eighth and Short streets, north of East Broadway, May 15 - June 8

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Beginning Friday, May 15, Ridenhour Directional Boring, a contractor for Socket Telecom, plans to install fiber optic cable to provide internet, telecommunications and video services for businesses and residences in the vicinity of the alley between North Eighth and Short streets, north of East Broadway. This will result in the closure of various sections of the alley. Closures will happen in sections, the entire alley will not be closed at one time. The work associated with the closures is scheduled to be completed by Monday, June 8, weather permitting.

Motorists, pedestrians and nonmotorized transportation users are urged to exercise extreme caution when in the work zone.



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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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