OCALA, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2023) – In order to accommodate the installation of an existing sewer force main, a lane closure will be in place along SW 27^th Ave., at the intersection of SW 27^th Ave. and SW 19^th Ave. Road, beginning Monday, Feb. 6 through Wednesday, Feb. 8.  During this force main connection, SW 27^th Ave. will be reduced to one southbound traffic lane.

(The original release, distributed Tuesday, Jan. 24 is below for reference and reflects the updated construction dates)

OCALA, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2023) – In order to accommodate the installation of an existing sewer force main, a lane closure will be in place along SW 27^th Ave., at the intersection of SW 27^th Ave. and SW 19^th Ave. Road, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 31 through Friday, Feb. 3.  During this force main connection, SW 27^th Ave. will be reduced to one southbound traffic lane.

All necessary devices will be in place to redirect traffic. Construction will take place Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. During construction times travelers may experience delays, noise, dust, and heavy equipment within the project area.

For more information, please contact the City Engineer’s Office, Capital Projects Division at 352-629-8419.