West Wooster Street to be closed at Maple Street next week

The Bowling Green Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Division will be closing West Wooster Street at Maple Street to all traffic beginning 7 a.m. on Aug. 10. This closure is required due to the planned installation of a new waterline under the intersection of West Wooster and Maple Street.

Additionally, crews will be replacing manholes, storm drains, and other underground infrastructure. All of this is in conjunction with the current South Maple Street improvement project and the planned paving of West Wooster Street in 2021 or 2022.

It is anticipated that the intersection will reopen no later than 4 p.m. on Aug. 15.Pavement restoration is planned for the week of Aug. 17. This schedule is dependent upon progress of work and weather.