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Route 26 Update and Anticipated Closures

Written on: April 29th, 2016 in Route 26

Below is an outline of the anticipated construction schedule and associated lane closures for
work on the SR 26 Mainline Improvement Project during the next week.
Monday, May 2, 2016 through Saturday, May 7, 2016
Powell Farm Road and Omar Road will remain closed at SR 26. Motorists are advised to follow
the following posted detour:
Northbound: Powell Farm Road, right onto Burbage Road, left onto SR 17 and end on SR 26.

Southbound: Powell Farm Road, left on Burbage Road, left on SR 17 and back onto SR 26.

Continue to place concrete for sidewalk on Route 26 between West Avenue and the Assawoman
Canal.

Motorists should anticipate eastbound or westbound lane closures on Route 26 between
West Avenue and the Assawoman Canal with traffic alternating through the work zone utilizing
a flagging operation by law enforcement and construction personnel from 09:00AM to 5:00PM.
Begin grading for new curb on Route 26 at Powell Farm Road. Motorists should anticipate
eastbound or westbound lane closures on Route 26 at Powell Farm Road with traffic alternating
through the work zone utilizing a flagging operation by law enforcement and construction
personnel from 07:00AM to 5:00PM.
Continue adjusting manhole height on Route 26 between Woodland Avenue and Old Mill Road.
Motorists should anticipate lane shifts along Route 26 in this corridor with both travel lanes
getting through the work zone utilizing a flagging operation by construction personnel from
07:00AM to 5:00PM




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