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Posted on: December 13, 2018

Carter Ave. Closed Dec. 15-17

A portion of Carter Ave. will be closed beginning Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7 a.m. to replace 100 feet of storm sewer pipe under the roadway. The immediate need was discovered while crews worked on replacing curb in the area. The closure only affects the portion of Carter Ave. that runs under Shawnee Mission Parkway from Merriam Drive until it adjoins to another portion of Carter Ave. The road is expected to reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 17.

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