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News Release Archive 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chris Spencer, GDOT
(336) 433-7218
chris.spencer@greensboro-nc.gov


West Friendly Avenue Lane Closures Begin Wed., Oct. 18

GREENSBORO, NC (October 17, 2006) – The City of Greensboro announces the closure of travel lanes on West Friendly Avenue at Starmount Drive beginning Wednesday, October 18 and continuing for approximately three weeks. 

The closures are necessary to construct storm sewer lines as part of the Friendly Avenue widening project. The lane closures will alternate between eastbound and westbound Friendly Avenue throughout the three-week period.

During this time, to help minimize congestion during morning and afternoon commutes, eastbound Friendly Avenue will remain open with two lanes of traffic between 7 and 9 am and westbound Friendly Avenue will remain open with two lanes of traffic between 4 and 6 pm.

In addition, Starmount Drive will be closed to thru traffic at West Friendly Avenue during this time.  Local residents will be allowed access to their property at all times. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area, expect delays and follow the signed detour route.

The Greensboro Department of Transportation (GDOT) seeks to increase public safety and mobility through the effective planning and delivery of transportation services and operation of municipal transit.  For more information about GDOT, contact us at (336) 373-GDOT (4368) or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/gdot.

The City of Greensboro works in partnership with the community to build an increased quality of life for all residents by fostering an environment where inclusion, diversity, and trust are valued.  As the seventh largest employer in Greensboro, the City has a dedicated professional staff of 2700 employees who maintain four core values of honesty, integrity, stewardship, and respect.  The City of Greensboro is governed by a council-manager form of government where a mayor and eight council members act as the legislative body.  For more information on the City of Greensboro, please visit us online at www.greensboro-nc.gov.

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