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Downtown Bakersfield Eye Street project runs through August

City advises drivers to use alternate routes or allow extra travel time during downtown construction
Eye Street sewer project closes downtown Bakersfield roads
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A major sewer improvement project begins today in downtown Bakersfield on Eye Street between Wall and 23rd streets.

The project will require temporary road closures and is expected to last through August 31. Detours will be in place, but drivers should expect delays.

The city is advising people to use alternate routes or allow extra travel time.

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