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By Liam Verster
Water Main Replacement in Coldstream

Water main replacement to close Ricardo Road

Mar 25, 2022 | 12:13 PM

The replacement of a water main will create the need for a road closure in Coldstream.

The Municipal District said the work, which starts Monday, March 28, will see a portion of Ricardo Road at Buchanan Road closed to traffic 24 hours a day until the work is completed.

A detour to Highway 6 will be established on Grey Road.

The replacement of a water main will require a portion of Rodrigo Road being closed (image courtesy of the Municipal District of Coldstream)
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