Portion Of S Kentucky Avenue To Close For Wastewater Inspection

LAKELAND, FL -- The 100 block of South Kentucky Avenue will close on Tuesday, Sept. 4, starting at 5 a.m. for wastewater repairs.

The southbound lane of Kentucky Avenue will be closed to traffic between Main Street and Lemon Street from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A section of the sidewalk on the west side of the street will also be impacted while wastewater crews open the street to examine utility lines along the 100 block. This action is needed so crews can visually see what is there before a more intensive project is planned.

“We are looking at the depths for all utilities because there is a 12-inch water main and electric lines in an area with decades old infrastructure," said Kim Goldener, wastewater superintendent. "We need to make sure the space will allow crews to connect a sanitary sewer service for one of our downtown establishments. After crews have reviewed the situation, a more extensive closure may be announced if there is a possibility to connect a gravity-fed sanitary sewer line in the limited space.”

Detour signage will be in place notifying vehicle and pedestrian traffic about the South Kentucky lane closure.

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