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01/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/15/2026 09:52

East Walnut Street eastbound lane closure between Eighth and Ninth streets begins Jan. 15

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 15, 2026

CONTACT: John Ogan
Public Information Specialist
Public Works
City of Columbia
[email protected]
573.239.1837

East Walnut Street eastbound lane closure between Eighth and Ninth streets begins Jan. 15

(COLUMBIA, MO)- Beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, the eastbound lane of East Walnut Street between North Eighth and Ninth streets will temporarily close in front of the Guitar Building, 28 N. Eighth St. The closure will allow contractor crews to repair the full length of the parapet wall on the north side of the building and secure the exterior.

Sidewalks will remain open. Detour signs will be posted to guide traffic around the closure area.

The first phase of work along North Eighth Street was completed Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, weather permitting.


City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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