SEWER REHAB PROJECT BEGINS NEXT WEEK

The city of Cumberland will begin a sewer rehabilitation project on North Mechanic Street, between Baltimore and Smith Street, beginning Monday. Crews will begin at Baltimore Street and work toward Smith Street. Work will take place, Monday through Thursday nights, beginning at 6 p.m. through 6 a.m. the following morning. The project will run through November 20th. North Mechanic Street will remain open to through traffic during the scheduled work hours, except on Monday, November 16th and Tuesday, November 17th. The street will be closed to vehicles exceeding 11 feet in height. Those over that height will be detoured to Henderson Avenue. All motorists are encouraged to avoid the area unless absolutely necessary while the work occurs.