Several roads are closed today in the Walla Walla area

WALLA WALLA – Several summer road construction projects kick into high gear today (Monday) in both the city of Walla Walla and throughout Walla Walla County.

In downtown Walla Walla, additional detours will be implemented for the construction projects on Alder and Poplar Streets. Closures that begin today include Alder Street from Park Street to Clinton Street, and the intersection of Park Street and Alder Street. Emergency vehicles will not be allowed.

Walla Walla Public Works Communications Coordinator Shane Prudente said with temperatures forecast to be well above normal for at least this week, some city crews and the contractors working on the Alder and Poplar projects started work at 6 a.m. to lessen the impact of the high temperatures. Prudente said this is only a temporary change and will only be in effect until temperatures return to a more typical range.

Walla Walla County Public Works advises motorists that Abbott Road between Fern and Scarpelli Street will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. and will re-open Friday, Sept. 2. The reason for the closure is for road construction. Emergency vehicles, utilities, and local traffic will have access during this time. A detour will be provided.

And Lower Waitsburg Road will be closed today through Wednesday between Middle Waitsburg Road and Chase Road. Starting at 7 a.m. each day, crews will be performing utility work. The road will be open each evening. Emergency vehicles and local traffic will have access through the work zone during the day.

Photo via City of Walla Walla of Alder/Poplar Streets construction project

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