Last updated: 21st June 2004

COLUMBIA, MO (12th May, 2004) - The Public Works Department announced the closure of a section of Garth Avenue.

Beginning Monday, May 17, Garth Avenue, between North Garth Court and Caribou Drive, will be closed to traffic to facilitate the removal and reconstruction of the bridge over Bear Creek, as well as the reconstruction of Garth Avenue. The closure is expected to last approximately five months, weather permitting.

This work is in conjunction with the reconstruction of Garth Avenue from West Thurman Drive to Blue Ridge Road. Emery Sapp and Sons Inc., of Columbia, was the successful bidder on the project in the amount of $1,601,942.86. This project will consist of the construction of a 33-foot wide Portland Cement concrete pavement with a roundabout at the intersection with Blue Ridge Road, storm drainage piping, bridge reconstruction, an 8-foot wide pedway, 5-foot wide sidewalk, Bear Creek trail relocation, landscaping, several permanent storm water quality treatment basins and other incidental work.

It is anticipated that total project construction will be completed in the fall of 2004. Detours around this project will be marked by construction signs and should be utilized. Care should be exercised in the construction area and alternate routes should be used.