Street In Cheyenne Will Close Next Week For Water Project

A stretch of East 20th between Logan Avenue and E 21st St. in Cheyenne will close next week for a water main rehabilitation project, according to the Board of Public Utilities [BOPU].

According to a news release, the work will being the week of March 23 and continue through mid-April.

According to the release:

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The BOPU will work diligently to keep homes and businesses accessible, however vehicles should not be parked in the Right-of-Way within the work zone between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and Saturdays on occasion. This area will be clearly marked.   Direct access to driveways may not be possible for short periods of time during construction.  In these cases, the BOPU asks residents to park safely in areas away from the work zone

Unplanned Water Shutoffs are Possible

The release says that water shutoffs will be coordinated, "but unfortunately unplanned emergency shut offs may occur."

According to the release This project will advance water service reliability for the area and is part of the BOPU’s initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life. Work will be completed by Aztec Construction Company. The BOPU thanks residents for their patience as we upgrade the water system.