For the past few weeks, Church Avenue in Reed City has experienced multiple road detours on the south end of town. This coincides with the installation of a new water main along the east section of the road.

City Manager Rich Saladin said the tie-in portion at the intersection of Roth Street and Church Avenue is complete, and the water main installation is about 50% finished.

"Roth Street is passable for local traffic but will not be fully repaved until the work on Church Avenue is completed," Saladin said. "Testing was underway Friday for the completed section. If weather cooperates and no unforeseen issues arise, we expect full completion by July 3."

Saladin also said another water main installation is planned this summer on Sears Street and Franklin Avenue. The timeframe for this project will be finalized and published later.

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