FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2019
Contact: Keith Shreve
Assistant Transportation Manager
Transportation Division
479-575-8210
kshreve@fayetteville-ar.gov
Section of Lewis Avenue Closed for Drainage Improvements
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The City of Fayetteville Transportation Division is replacing a deteriorated storm drain pipe under Lewis Avenue on Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19. Please note that rain will extend the estimated project timeline.
Construction work requires closing Lewis Avenue between Stone Street and Mitchell Street during work hours of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Detour routes will be marked. The street will open to thru traffic at night.
Please consider using an alternate route. Use extreme caution when traveling in the work area and allow yourself extra travel time.
On behalf of the City of Fayetteville, we would like to express our appreciation for your cooperation and understanding as we perform our work in this area. If you have questions or comments on the project, please contact the Transportation Division at 479-575-8228. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
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