Heads up, Hickory residents: there's a bit of construction on the horizon that's about to shake up your daily commute. As reported recently, North Center Street is getting snapped shut from Third Avenue NE to Fifth Avenue NE for critical sewer repair work, come next Monday. If you're planning your routine drive through there, well, it's time to sketch out a new route.
Third Avenue NE will be pinched down to a single lane stretching from Second Street NE to North Center Street, and don't be surprised if a full stop is slapped on it down the line as the repairs get into full swing. The barricades are set to go up at the precise tick of 8:30 a.m. next Monday. This isn't just a popup and disappear act; the closure is clocked to last until July 25, if all goes according to the grand plan. So best mark those calendars, because patience and GPS rerouting will be your best pals for the duration.
