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5th Street in downtown Springfield to close for a week

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Beginning Tuesday, August 4, 5th Street will be closed from Monroe Street to Edwards Street to allow for sanitary sewer repairs.

The closure is anticipated to remain in place Tuesday, August 4 through Tuesday, August 11, weather permitting. Detour routes will be posted to help guide motorists around the work area.

Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and use caution when traveling near the work zone.

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