(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ Columbia residents can expect some changes to their daily commute starting on Thursday, July 9. According to a press release from the city, East Ash Street will be closed between Orr and St. James streets at 7 a.m. in order to make way for a new mural on the north side of the building at 110 Orr St.

The closure is also necessary for ongoing construction on the North Village Park project. Westbound traffic on East Ash Street will be redirected north via St. James Street to Park Avenue or south via Hubbell Drive. Barricades will be placed at Orr Street to prevent westbound traffic from entering the closure area.

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This section of East Ash Street is already closed off due to construction of North Village Park, including the sidewalk and parking spaces. The Parks and Recreation department had previously issued a press release regarding this sidewalk closure.

The closure is expected to last until 5 p.m. on Friday, August 7, when East Ash Street will reopen to traffic. Residents are advised to plan their routes accordingly and follow any detours or road closures in place during this time.

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