Mercer lane restrictions extended until 4:30 p.m. today

The scheduled lane restrictions for westbound Mercer Street, which typically last until 3 p.m., will be extended to 4:30 p.m. today (Friday, Dec. 19) for emergency pavement repairs. Westbound Mercer Street will be restricted to one lane between Eighth Avenue North and state Route 99.

Also, westbound Mercer Street will be restricted to one lane between Dexter and Fifth avenues North on Monday, Dec. 22, and Tuesday, Dec. 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day to accommodate concrete pours. One lane will remain open at all times.

Northbound Taylor Avenue North will remain closed until further notice to accommodate sidewalk and electrical work. Full closures of Taylor Avenue North at Mercer Street will occur as needed and will be announced in advance.