ST. CLOUD, MNUtility personnel will start work on a crucial portion of 33rd Avenue South on Monday, causing traffic delays and lane cutbacks all week long, according to local officials.
One Northbound Lane Open Near Taco Bell
The northbound side of 33rd Avenue South will have only one lane between 2nd Street South and 1st Street South, close to the Taco Bell, starting Monday. Drivers are being advised to give themselves more time for potential slowdowns, even though traffic will still flow in both directions.
As part of a scheduled utilities enhancement project in the area, the activity is anticipated to continue until Thursday, weather permitting.
1st Street South Downtown Closure on Tuesday
The eastbound lane of 1st Street South between 5th and 6th Avenue South in downtown St. Cloud will be blocked for one day on Tuesday in addition to the lane restriction on 33rd Avenue South.
In order to prevent delays during the closure, drivers are asked to take alternate routes, which will be prominently marked as an adetour.
What Drivers Should Know
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Dates
: Monday, July 29 Thursday, August 1 -
Location
: 33rd Avenue South between 2nd St. S. and 1st St. S. -
Downtown Closure
: 1st Street South, eastbound lane (July 30 only) -
Impacts
: Lane reduction, minor delays, detour signage -
Cause
: Utility work and infrastructure updates
Prepare for Traffic Disruptions
Although there shouldn’t be any significant traffic jams, local transportation officials are warning commuters and locals to plan ahead and exercise caution when passing through work zones.
As we strive to upgrade our infrastructure, we value everyone’s patience, officials stated.
Have you observed any delays in your neighborhood caused by other road projects? Send the Saluda Standard-Sentinel staff a photo or a traffic tip atsaludastandard-sentinel.com.
