South Virginia Street temporary closure planned

The closure, for sewer repairs, is set to begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, and ends the next morning from 15th to 17th streets.

A two-block section of South Virginia Street will be closed to traffic between 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, and 6 the following morning, Hopkinsville Street Superintendent Joshua Durham said in an email. 

The closure will occur while the Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority conducts a sewer repair.

“Motorists are encouraged to avoid the areas by utilizing alternate routes. We apologize for any inconvenience,” said Durham. 

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