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West Old Melrose Road To Close Nov. 11 For Sewer Work

The 900 block of West Old Melrose Road will close from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, for sewer bypass removal. Detours will be marked, and drivers should allow extra travel time.

ROSEBURG, Ore. - The 900 block of West Old Melrose Road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, while crews complete additional sewer work.

Crews are returning to finish removing an underground sewer bypass that was previously installed for work serving the Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority wastewater treatment plant.

Detour routes will be marked with signs during the closure. Drivers should plan an alternate route, allow extra travel time and use caution around workers and equipment.

Weather or other unforeseen conditions could affect the work schedule. The City of Roseburg will provide updates if the closure schedule changes.

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