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Section of Northeast Rice Road Closed for Stormwater Repairs

Section of Northeast Rice Road Closed for Stormwater Repairs

A section of Northeast Rice Road at Northeast Mulberry Street is closed for stormwater repairs. The road will be closed until all work has been completed.

A sinkhole had developed due to a rusted corrugated metal storm line. Crews will be replacing the storm line from storm box to storm box. 

For more information, contact the Public Works Department at publicworks@cityofls.net or 816-969-1800.

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