Sewer work to cause closures at 20th and Connecticut

(From the City of Joplin)

From Tuesday, July 5 through Sunday, July 10 there will be significant closures at the intersection of 20th Street and Connecticut Avenue. Connecticut Avenue north of 20th Street will be completely closed for much of this time. 20th Street will be reduced to one or two lanes with the possibility of flaggers to direct traffic when necessary. Detours will be available, but motorists are encouraged to use extreme caution and to avoid the intersection when possible.

The work adjusts sewer manholes out of the high traffic areas of this intersection and constructs a new sanitary sewer lines in the area.