Utility work to close section of Frederick Avenue

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Scheduled work on a water line replacement project this week will close a part of Frederick Avenue.

Crews with Missouri American Water have been replacing a water line under the stretch of Frederick Avenue between 15th and 17th/Kemper streets for several weeks, but a full shutdown of the roadway is now required to complete work, according to a City of St. Joseph press release.

The area is set to close at 7 a.m. Wednesday and remain closed through 5 p.m. Friday. The city and water company are anticipating additional street closures the week of Sept. 22 to finish the work.

Driver are urged to find alternative routes during the shutdown.

While Frederick Avenue is closed, the following detours will be set up:

• Eastbound traffic will go south at 15th Street, turn east on Buchanan Avenue before going north on Kemper Street and returning to Frederick Avenue.
• Westbound drivers will detour south at Kemper Street, turn west on Buchanan Avenue before going north on 15th Street and returning to Frederick Avenue.

All work is weather permitting, according to the press release.