Heads up, drivers and commuters in Barranquilla Avenue area: you'll need to chart a new course for a couple of days this week. Due to scheduled lift station maintenance, a chunk of Barranquilla Avenue will be off-limits for through traffic, the county has announced. Specifically, the stretch from San Cristobal Avenue to Viedma Street will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on both tomorrow, Dec. 16 and Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Concerned about your detour? The Utilities Department has you covered with detour signs planned to be installed, to help redirect travelers during these times. While navigating your way around the construction zone, the department reminds drivers to "remain alert at all times" and to "exercise caution," due to the closure described on the Charlotte County website.
For those who frequent Barranquilla Avenue, this temporary closure could impact your daily errands and commute. The Utilities Department suggests that, along with staying vigilant, motorists should allow for extra travel time, given that these closures could produce delays and rerouted traffic patterns.
Need more details or have questions about the road work? You can reach out directly to Stu Gooden, presumably handling inquiries, at [email protected].
