Heads up, Dorchester Street commuters: You're going to need to reroute your travel plans tomorrow. A section of Dorchester Street at the junction with Malden Avenue will see a shutdown from the early hours of 8 a.m. down to the closure of day at 5 p.m. tomorrow. The reason? A water main crossing that's in need of attention, according to a traffic advisory issued by Charlotte County.
The shutdown promises some headaches, so be wise and factor in some extra minutes—or maybe quite a few—to your morning commute. Detour paths will be clearly marked, but there's no promise they'll save you from the frustration of the delay. Officials from the Utilities Department have put out a reminder, and it's simple: Stay sharp, folks. "The Utilities Department reminds motorists to remain alert at all times and to exercise caution when traveling in the vicinity of construction zones," they're quoted in the Charlotte County advisory.
Still tangled up about where to go and what to do during the closure? You're not lost in the water-main wilderness yet. Questions and cries for help can be directed to Cheryl Robinson-Ricciardi of Andrew Sitework at 239-226-1606. There's a lifeline for the lost, or at least the momentarily inconvenienced.
