8th Street – Temporary Road Closure for Storm Drain Installation

Harvey WaldenCommunity Member

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8th Street – Temporary Road Closure for Storm Drain Installation • Augusta

8th Street – Temporary Road Closure for Storm Drain Installation • Augusta Skip to Main Content Home News Flash 8th Street – Temporary Road Closure for Storm Drain Installation News Flash 8th Street – Temporary Road Closure for Storm Drain Installation 8th Street – Temporary Road Closure for Storm Drain Installation Traffic Engineering Alerts Posted on September 16, 2026 Beginning on September 16, 8th Street will be closed to traffic for approximately two weeks to allow crews to install and tie in a new storm drain pipe. The closure will be in effect between Broad Street and 126 8th Street, and the installation is scheduled to be completed by September 28. During this period, onsite detours will be in place to guide motorists around the work zone, and drivers should expect construction activity and temporary traffic shifts in the area.

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