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Ward Road Project Update - Intersection of NW Ward and NW O'Brien Roads Set to Close Monday, Aug. 24

Ward Road Project Update - Intersection of NW Ward and NW O'Brien Roads Set to Close Monday, Aug. 24

The intersection of NW Ward and NW O’Brien roads is set to close on Monday, Aug. 24 (rescheduled from Aug. 17), for approximately two months. NW Ward Road will be closed to through traffic between NW Blue Parkway and NW Chipman Road. NW O’Brien Road will be closed to through traffic between Executive Way and NW Donovan Road. Detour routes include NW Blue Parkway, NW Chipman Road, NW Donovan Road, and NW Executive Way.

All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change. Project information and updates can be found at cityofLS.net/Ward.

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