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🌱 Patch AM: How this South Kings Avenue lane closure could disrupt your commute

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Wednesday September 16th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Bloomingdale! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How this South Kings Avenue lane closure could disrupt your commute

Also on today's calendar: Free Dog Training Class.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 71.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Reminder: 24-hour Lane Closure On S. Kings Ave. Begins Sept. 15 (ospreyobserver.com) — Drivers in the Bloomingdale area should expect the southbound exterior lane of South Kings Avenue near the Buckhorn Creek bridge to stay closed around the clock through Friday, with nightly closures continuing into early October. Traffic will be reduced to one lane, but access to Denham Road remains open, so plan extra time and use caution if you drive, bike, or walk through this work zone.
   

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Ok Bloomingdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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