Springfield City Utilities has begun the process of replacing aging gas and water mains on west Mt. Vernon Street, and that’s creating some temporary traffic changes for drivers.
The project runs from Park Avenue to LaFontaine and should take around 90 days to complete.
While crews are working, Mt. Vernon will be reduced to one eastbound lane.
Drivers traveling westbound will be diverted north on LaFontaine to Elm or Walnut Street, then over to Warren Avenue to reconnect with Mt. Vernon.