Downtown Traffic Detour For Relocation Of Gas Main Begins Sunday, Sept. 13 In Leesburg

Press release from the Town of Leesburg:

09/04/2020

Leesburg, VA (September 4, 2020) – Washington Gas is scheduled to begin the relocation of a gas main located under the intersection of Market and King streets, on Sunday, September 13, 2020.

During this work, the intersection will be closed and traffic will be detoured around the closure. Motorists are asked to follow detour signs. The detour route will be similar to the route used for downtown events such as the Flower and Garden Festival. See map below.

Work will take place between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. The entire project is expected to be completed by November 25, weather permitting.

The relocation is taking place in order to facilitate the replacement of the storm sewer system at the intersection as part of the Market and King Street intersection improvements project. For more details regarding this project visit www.leesburgva.gov/market-and-king.

Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett
Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2734

This press release was produced by the Town of Leesburg. The views expressed are the author's own.