Lane closures begin Wednesday for Primrose Street improvement project

(From the City of Springfield)

Utility work with possible lane closures will begin Wednesday, April 24 for the Primrose Street improvement project.

The project will widen Primrose Street to five lanes between South Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue. The project includes the addition of bike lanes, sidewalks, storm sewer, curb and gutter, gas and water renewals, traffic signal upgrades at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Primrose Street, and a sewer extension.

The project will impact traffic, so please use caution when traveling through the site. Periodic nightly closures are expected. Additional information on closures will be released at a later date. The project is expected to be complete this fall.

The project is funded by the 1/4-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax.