Contact: Ted Kallam
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Sixteenth Street Brige Replacement Begins November 27

GREENSBORO, NC -- (December 21, 2006) – Sixteenth Street between Hubbard and Yanceyville Streets will be closed beginning Monday, November 27 as the City begins bridge replacement. The portion of roadway is expected to remain closed to thru traffic for about one year.

The closing is required for contractor APAC Atlantic, Inc. to begin replacement of the Billy Crash Craddock Bridge that crosses Norfolk Southern Railroad at Sixteenth Street. Barring construction delays, the new bridge and roadway will open to traffic late November 2007. Detour routes will be clearly marked for motorists during this time.

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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