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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Public Works Department - (573) 874-7250

Temporary road closures for construction of Providence Bikeway South

COLUMBIA, MO (November 3, 2010) - The city of Columbia Public Works Department announces the following road closures due to construction work by Rhad Baker Construction on the Providence Bikeway South, weather permitting.

• Peachtree Drive at the Providence Outer Road will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 4, and reopened Monday, Nov. 8.

• Corporate Lake Drive will be closed on Monday, Nov. 8, and reopened Wednesday, Nov. 10.

• Providence Outer Road at the south end of Rock Bridge High School at South Hampton will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 10, and reopened Monday, Nov. 15.

• Providence Outer Road north of the northern circle drive entrance to Rock Bridge High School will be closed on Monday, Nov. 15, and reopened Friday, Nov. 19.

Roads will be closed the entire time during the periods listed above to allow for the installation of crosswalks, pouring new concrete and time for the concrete to cure. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to exercise extreme caution when in the construction area and use detour routes. This project is part of the GetAbout Columbia $22 million non-motorized pilot program being funded by the Federal Highway Administration.

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