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The City of Auburn has published two new press releases online:

Update on Magnolia Avenue – Donahue Drive Improvements

New Crossing Signals at Gay Street – Magnolia Avenue Intersection

Please direct questions regarding specific press releases to the individual contact listed within each press release.

Auburn, Ala. – Alabama Power Company has notified the City of Auburn that the northbound lane of Donahue Drive between Magnolia Avenue and Glenn Avenue will be rerouted to the center turn lane the week of April 20 – 24 for construction. Work is associated with the Donahue Drive – Magnolia Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. The portion of Magnolia Avenue between Donahue Drive and Cox Street will remain closed. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible.

The Donahue Drive – Magnolia Avenue Intersection Improvements Project was approved by Auburn voters earlier this year as part of the Special Five Mill Referendum. Construction includes the addition of left and right turn lanes at the intersection of Donahue Drive and Magnolia Avenue. The project also includes resurfacing Magnolia Avenue from College Street to Donahue Drive, sidewalk improvements, and the installation of crosswalks along Magnolia Avenue.
Citizens are encouraged to visit the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnalabama.org to view the latest news on street closings. For more information, please contact Alabama Power Company at 1-800-245-2244.

Source: Auburn City Press Release

Auburn, Ala. – The portion of Magnolia Avenue between Donahue Drive and Cox Street will be closed for road construction beginning Monday, March 30. The closure is expected to last up to six weeks.

Westbound traffic on Magnolia Avenue will be rerouted to Donahue Drive via Thomas Street and Glenn Avenue. Eastbound traffic will be rerouted back to Magnolia Avenue via Donahue Drive, Glenn Avenue, and Cox Street. A map detailing the closure and detours is available on the City’s website at www.auburnalabama.org

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This road construction project is part of the Donahue Drive – Magnolia Avenue Intersection Improvements Project approved by Auburn voters earlier this year as part of the Special Five Mill Projects Referendum. Project work includes the addition of left and right turn lanes at the intersection of Donahue Drive and Magnolia Avenue. The project also includes resurfacing Magnolia Avenue from College Street to Donahue Drive, sidewalk improvements, and the installation of crosswalks along Magnolia Avenue.

Citizens are encouraged to visit the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnalabama.org to view the latest news on street closings and adjust travel routes accordingly. For more information, please contact Paul Bridge with D&J Enterprises, Inc. at 559-0100.

Auburn, Ala. – Auburn University has notified the City of Auburn that the portion of sidewalk along Magnolia Avenue between Wright Street and Toomer’s Corner will be closed to pedestrians for maintenance beginning Tuesday, March 24. Detours and signage will be in place. Work is expected to last up to 45 days. During this time, periodic closures of the eastbound lane of Magnolia Avenue may be necessary. Motorists are urged to use caution in the area.

For more information, please contact AU Facilities Division at 844-4810.

Auburn, Ala. – The Water Works Board of the City of Auburn has scheduled required maintenance on an existing water main and fire hydrant at the intersection of East Thach Avenue, South Debardeleben Street, and Auburn Drive on Thursday, March 19 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., weather permitting. Crews will replace the existing fire hydrant and install two new water valves.

Customers on Chewacla Drive, Hillcrest Drive, Auburn Drive, East Thach Avenue, Ross Circle, East Magnolia Avenue, and South Debardeleben Street will experience temporary water service interruptions during the scheduled work. Crews will work to restore water service as quickly as possible. Temporary lane closures will also be required along Auburn Drive and South Debardeleben Street. In the event of inclement weather, work will be rescheduled for Friday, March 20 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Customers in the affected areas may notice a temporary discoloration in their water once service has been restored. This is a result of sediment that has settled in the water line and is not harmful. Customers who notice a discoloration should simply let the tap flow until the water clears. The Water Works Board of the City of Auburn apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates its customers’ understanding as work is done to maintain the water system.

For more information, please contact the City of Auburn Water Resource Management Department at 501-3060.