FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                     For more information contact:

August 1, 2008                                                               O.C. Garza   485-3110

Section of Laurent to Close for Utility Line Installation

(VICTORIA, TEXAS) The City will close Laurent Street between Red River Street and Airline Road from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in two block sections, beginning on Monday, August 4, 2008 to install new underground utility lines.  All businesses and residences on Laurent Street will remain accessible via alternate routes. 

This traffic restriction will remain in effect for approximately two nights, weather permitting. The contractor plans to begin the closure at the intersection of Loma Vista Avenue to Hiller Street followed by Hiller Street to Airline Road for the second night. Drivers can expect major delays in the work zone and should use alternate routes to get around the work zone if possible. 

This construction is part of the $9,885,800 Laurent Street Reconstruction Project – Ph I (Bus 59 to Airline Road). The contractor performing the work is Triple B Services, Inc. from Huffman, Texas.  This project will take about 18 months.

For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 485-3340.

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