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May 31 2008

National, Chestnut among road closings

Drivers are reminded that the intersection of National Avenue and Chestnut Expressway is closed until 6 a.m. Monday.

- The intersection of Eastgate Avenue and Catalpa Street closes for a month, beginning at 8 a.m. Monday. Watch for a marked detour while a water main connecting Fellows Lake with Blackman Treatment Plant is installed across Catalpa.

- One northbound lane of U.S. 65 will be closed at Farmers Branch bridge south of Evans Road.

- Lanes will be closed at night at Kearney and West Bypass.

- Paving will cause one-lane traffic on Route AA north of Springfield.

- The Interstate 44 rest areas near Conway will be closed for a year, beginning next week.

Existing facilities will be razed to make room for a Welcome Center with a theme of Route 66.

Federal highway enhancement funds will pay the $10.8 million for expanded rest rooms and parking, playground, picnic shelters and a visitors' center.
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