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Section of Southwest Second Street Set to Close on Monday, Feb. 3

Update: This closure has been extended by one week and will open by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Section of Southwest Second Street Set to Close on Monday, Feb. 3

A section of Southwest Second Street between Southwest Noel and Market streets is set to close on Monday, Feb. 3, for one week. The closure is necessary for rehabilitation to failing sanitary sewer manholes located in the street. The detour route includes Southwest Noel Street, Southwest Third Street, and Southwest Market Street.

All cross streets and alleys between Northwest First and Southwest Third streets will be closed at Southwest Second Street; traffic will need to exit cross streets and alleys either north or south of Southwest Second Street.

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

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