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Intersection of NW Orchard and NW Central Streets Set to Close on Thursday, October 15

Intersection of NW Orchard and NW Central Streets Set to Close on Thursday, October 15

The intersection of NW Orchard and NW Central streets is set to close on Thursday, October 15, for approximately two weeks. The closure is necessary for the installation of new stormwater infrastructure as part of the City’s Olive and Orchard Streets Road and Stormwater Improvements project.

NW Central will be closed to through traffic between NW Chipman Road and NW Forest Avenue, and NW Orchard Street will be closed to through traffic between NW Olive and NE Main streets. The hard closure on NW Central will extend from just north of NW Orchard Street to NW Forest Avenue.

All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change. For more information, visit the Olive and Orchard Streets Road and Stormwater Improvements project page or contact the City’s Public Works Department at publicworks@cityofLS.net or 816.969.1800.

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