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Orange Barrel Alerts in March 2023

Over the next few weeks, several projects will be taking place that could affect your daily commute. Here’s what’s going on and how it might impact your travels.

Utility work on Standhope Court

Southern Underground Texas utility company will be on-site at the 1200 block of Standhope Court on Saturday, March 4, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting, to connect a new sewer service to our existing infrastructure. Standhope Court will be closed for the day. A detour route will be available on Kimball Avenue, Cripple Creek Trail, and Shady Lane.

Asphalt Repair on S. White Chapel Boulevard

The Public Works Streets Division will be on-site to repair a pothole at the 300 block of S. White Chapel Boulevard on Monday, March 6, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. One lane of traffic will remain open. Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic. Please drive safely.

Utility Work on Grand Avenue

GD Construction Incorporated will be onsite adding to the new underground cable line in Town Square on Grand Avenue from Monday, March 6, to Thursday, March 9, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Contractors will start work underground from behind the Tesla store location and work their way to the rear of the Apple store. A section of parking on Grand Avenue will be closed until work is completed.

Fire Hydrant Install

GM Utilities and Concrete contractor will be adding a new water hydrant at the 1300 block of N. Kimball Avenue starting Monday, March 13, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.  One lane will be closed. The duration of this project will take two to three weeks.

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