Road Closed Detour sign

An intersection in northwest Ocala will be closed beginning Monday as crews work to replace the existing water main.

According to a statement issued by the city, construction will begin at the intersection of NW 7th Street and NW 8th Avenue on Monday, July 22.

All traffic heading westbound on NW 7th Street will be directed south onto NW 9th Avenue, east on NW 5th Street, north on NW 6th Terrace, and back onto NW 7th Street.

All traffic heading eastbound on NW 7th Street will be directed south on NW 6th Terrace, west on NW 5th Street, north on NW 9th Avenue, and back onto NW 7th Street.

Intersection of NW 7th St and NW 8th Ave in Ocala
Intersection of NW 7th St and NW 8th Ave in Ocala

All construction will take place Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, according to the city.

During construction, travelers may experience delays, noise, and dust in the area.

For more information on this and similar projects, contact the City Engineer’s Office Capital Projects Division at 352-629-8419.