COUNTY NEWS

Beginning Monday, Dec. 21 and continuing through Dec. 28, crews from Marcon Excavating will be using a flagging setup in the area of Diamond Drive and 41st Street while they perform pothole operations for utility work. After potholing is complete, Arkansas Avenue will be blocked to through traffic from 41st Street to Diamond Drive until the end of January, 2021, to allow excavation for a water utility installation.

Traffic into the Hilltop Shopping area will be facilitated by traffic signage and traffic control devices. Through-traffic will be re-routed to Alabama Avenue at 41st Street. During this work, motorists may experience delays within the affected areas. Detour signs will be posted and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. Please reduce speeds, drive cautiously through work zones and obey all signage and devices. Please continue to patronize the businesses located in the Hilltop Shopping area.