Heads up, Johnson City commuters: the Water and Sewer Services team will be flexing their repair muscles starting tonight at 9 p.m., and this means North Roan Street is going to be a bit of a squeeze. Specifically, we're looking at the two right northbound lanes at Mountcastle Drive being out of commission until early tomorrow morning, about the time some of you are brewing your first cup of the day—6 a.m., June 24th, to be precise. If you're mapping out your Monday night or Tuesday morning trek, take note.
For those of you whose daily grind takes you down that stretch of North Roan, you've got official word to steer clear if you can. The Johnson City website has gone out of its way to tell us to mind the signs and stay away from the construction hustle. Yet we all know sometimes "can't avoid" is the name of the game, so if that's your playbook, tack on some extra minutes and drive with care.
All lanes will be back in business once the water line maintenance wraps up, which—if all goes to plan—should mean a return to normal before many of us are out the door. The crews will be doing their thing through the night, so remember that patience is a virtue. Especially when it comes to pre-dawn commutes.
