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Motorists should prepare for construction-related traffic changes throughout the I-85 SSI project area. Full closures are anticipated on Laundry Avenue, Railroad Avenue and 11th Street. An additional full closure of 8th Street is scheduled to begin Wednesday, September 2.

Periodic flagging operations and lane closures will also be used along Joe Peed Road near the new lift station and force-main work areas. Drivers should allow additional travel time, avoid closed work areas when possible and follow all posted signs and directions from traffic-control personnel.

A controlled test blast is scheduled for 8th Street on Thursday, September 3. Blasting on 11th Street is anticipated as early as Monday, September 7; however, the broader blasting schedule remains on hold and the 11th Street timing is not yet confirmed. SGWASA will provide confirmed blasting information as it becomes available.

No service interruptions are anticipated.

Roads Affected
Full closures: Laundry Avenue, Railroad Avenue and 11th Street
Beginning September 2: 8th Street
Intermittent flagging and lane closures: Joe Peed Road
Controlled test blast: 8th Street on September 3
Potential future blasting: 11th Street, pending confirmation