Underpass construction delayed

The scheduled closure of the underpass linking the north and south sides of Sidney on 13th Ave. was once again delayed by authorities.

Last week the city announced a change in the original plans, moving the closing date to Tuesday, Aug. 6. They hoped to open the lanes again after one week. But on Tuesday they announced that the project must wait until the concrete on the south side of Illinois Street is strong enough to bear the weight of vehicles.

Once this portion of construction starts, traffic will continue solely on the south side of Illinois while the north side of the street is torn out and re-paved.