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Short lane restrictions approved on Columbia Avenue for water‑repair work

Hammond City Board of Public Works and Safety · July 29, 2026
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Summary

Milestone requested temporary lane restrictions on Columbia Avenue at May Street to repair a winter water patch; the board approved a 1–2 day closure plan and asked staff to coordinate public‑safety notifications.

Milestone requested approval to close two southbound lanes on Columbia Avenue at May Street and shift traffic to the northbound lane while crews repair a patch created by prior water‑department work. Staff advised the board the work should take one day (weather permitting) and that police and fire would be notified when the exact date is set.

The board approved the temporary lane restrictions and instructed staff to coordinate notifications with police and fire. Staff emphasized the closure is intended to be brief and that the road will remain open with traffic detours in place while repairs occur.