Department of Transportation

Fourth Avenue Underpass Construction Alert

Posted: 07/17/2009

This is a continuing series of construction alerts that will be issued throughout the construction of the Fourth Avenue Underpass Improvement Project. These alerts will announce construction, detour and closure information as it affects traffic. Motorists are asked to obey all posted speed limit signs within the construction area and be alert for construction crews and personnel working in the area.

PLEASE NOTE: OTHER DOWNTOWN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY UNRELATED TO THE FOURTH AVENUE UNDERPASS PROJECT MAY ALSO AFFECT TRAFFIC.

The following travel restrictions associated with the Fourth Avenue Underpass Project will be in place during the week of July 20, 2009. The lane restrictions will be in place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow crews to complete overhead utility work in the area.

Monday, July 20, 2009 and Tuesday, July 21, 2009:

• The right lane of westbound Congress Street between the South Toole Avenue turn-off and Herbert Avenue will be closed.
• Access from westbound Congress Street onto North Toole Avenue will be restricted.
• Use Congress Street to Fifth Avenue as an alternate.
• Access to South Toole will be maintained.
• Access from North Toole onto westbound Congress will be maintained.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 and Thursday, July 23, 2009:

• The right lane of westbound Congress Street between the South Toole Avenue turn-off and Herbert Avenue will be closed.
• Access to South Toole and North Toole will be maintained.

Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. In the event of mechanical failure or inclement weather, the above schedule is subject to change. Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians: Please be cautious, obey all posted construction signage, reduce speed limits and remember to share the road.