Work on 10th Ave. to run through October

The city plans to begin work on the removal and replacement of the deteriorating pavement on 10th Ave. between Osage St. and Illinois St. today.

This project involves improvements to the storm sewers along 10th Ave., in order to improve drainage and limit flooding on the roadway. It will also include replacing the outer portion of the sidewalk on that stretch of road to align with ADA compliance, according to public services director John Hehnke.

The project will be completed in phases, with traffic re-routed from 10th Ave. to 13th Ave. around the section on which construction is being perform...