MINOT, ND (KXNET) — Central Avenue will soon be closed at one of its intersections as the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) ramps up this spring.

Starting Monday, April 7, Central Avenue will be closed at 8th Street NE to allow for construction on the dead loop west of 8th Street. This closure is necessary to complete some of the essential flood control infrastructure.

As a result of the Central Avenue closure:

• No through traffic will be allowed from Burdick Expressway to Central Avenue via 8th
  Street NE.
• Access to Roosevelt Park will be maintained from the south.
• Residents along Central Avenue will continue to have access from the west.

Residents and travelers are encouraged to use alternate routes and plan for delays. For real-time updates, see the City of Minot’s Traffic Impact Map. To learn more about the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project, visit their website or Facebook page.