The City of Columbia Public Works Department announced today that beginning at 11:00 pm on Thursday February 14, Aplex, Inc. of Linn MO. will temporarily close St. Charles Road east of Clark Lane to install a new water line.

This closure will result in a temporary detour through Freedom Drive and Remm Drive. St. Charles Road will reopen to through traffic no later than 7: 00 am on Friday February 15. Motorists, cyclist and pedestrians are urged to exercise extreme caution when in the construction area and use an alternate route whenever possible.

We appreciate your patience while we work to improve Columbia's roadways.