Water Line Work on Jefferson Today

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Published on January 22 2019 10:43 am
Last Updated on January 22 2019 10:43 am
Written by Greg Sapp

The contractor working on water mains along Jefferson Avenue in downtown Effingham is taking advantage of a warmer day and doing work today.

The contractor had said they would be shut down this week due to snow and cold weather, but decided to work today since the weather is supposed to be warmer. The crews are installing new water main along Jefferson between Banker and Front Streets. As a result, the westbound lane of Jefferson and the parking on the north side of Jefferson is closed. In addition, Front Street and Banker Street between Jefferson Avenue and Washington Avenue are closed.

A problem has arisen; people are driving west in the eastbound lane of Jefferson between Banker and Front; that lane is only for eastbound traffic. Those who need to travel westbound in that area are asked to use another street.