🚧 Road Closure Alert: New Culvert Box Installation at Melbourne Tillman Canal 🚧
🚦 Weldon Street SE to Close for Infrastructure Improvements Starting February 25, 2025 🚦
Palm Bay, FL —The City of Palm Bay has announced a road closure on Weldon Street SE, between Tharp Road SE and Wabash Road SE. The closure will begin on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, and will remain in effect until further notice. This project is part of an effort to install a new culvert box at the Melbourne Tillman Canal, improving stormwater management and reducing flood risks. 🌊
Detour Information
🔹 Detour signs will be in place to guide traffic around the closure. 🔹 Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and drive cautiously near the construction zone. 🚗⚠️
Project Background
📌 This infrastructure project is essential for strengthening Palm Bay’s stormwater drainage system. The new culvert box is a scheduled replacement addressing prior vulnerabilities. Notably, in October 2023, Weldon Street suffered severe washouts due to heavy rainfall, leading to temporary closures and reinforcing the need for a permanent solution. 🌧️
Contact Information
📞 For questions regarding the road closure or construction updates, residents can contact Palm Bay Public Works at (321) 952-3437.
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