Decatur schedules water-main replacements on Winchester and Jefferson; Walnut work progressing

Sep 1, 2026

Utilities and infrastructure staff told the council that water-main replacement work will begin on Winchester Street and Jefferson Street with likely lane or street closures; staff also reported progress on a new Walnut water main and pending completion of meters on St. Mary's Street.

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Utilities Auditor Erin Heyerly told the council that main work will begin Wednesday to replace the water main on Winchester Street from Canterbury Drive to Tiger Street and on Jefferson Street from 7th to 2nd Street, and warned that lane closings and possibly street closings are likely while work is underway.

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