Batavia ped bridge closure planned

The pedestrian bridge in downtown Batavia connecting River Street to Island Avenue will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday as construction crews replace a storm sewer line.

The sewer work is part of the streetscape project that began in May on North River.

The streetscape project includes upgrading all underground utilities, and installing street improvements including trash receptacles, benches and drinking fountains. The improvements on River also include creating a curb-less street for a shared pedestrian and vehicular space.

The River Street work is due to be finished by Oct. 19.

Progress reports on the work can be found at BataviaProjectStreetscape.com and facebook.com/BataviaProjectStreetscape.

Questions can be emailed to streetscape@cityofbatavia.net or called in to (630) 454-2777.