WARREN, Ark. – Residents and drivers in Warren are facing a temporary road closure as Pine Street, from Chestnut to Myrtle, has been shut down. The closure comes in response to an issue near the town branch, where a fallen tree has caused complications with a water and sewer line.
Monty Hearnesberger, the head of the Warren Street Department, confirmed the closure and stated that city crews, along with personnel from the Water and Sewer Department, are actively addressing the situation. The incident was first reported by Salien River Chronicle earlier Friday morning.
Saline River Chronicle understands that the recent heavy rain and flooding in the area likely contributed to the issue near the town branch. In response, crews have deployed an excavator to facilitate repairs and resolve the issue efficiently.
As of now, no specific timetable has been provided regarding the duration of the closure. Officials are diligently working to restore normalcy to Pine Street while ensuring the safety and functionality of the water and sewer systems in the affected area.
Readers are advised to stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available regarding the status of Pine Street and the ongoing efforts to address the underlying issue near the town branch.
Friday afternoon update, April 12, 2024
The section of Pine Street is once again open. However, Monday the section will close again for more work until further notice.