UPDATE: BGMU to enter next phase of U.S. 31-W bypass utility project

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A Bowling Green Municipal Utilities project is expected to temporarily close another section of U.S. 31-W Bypass in Bowling Green next week.

All lanes will reopen Oct. 8 to Oct. 9, but then the bypass will close beginning Monday Oct. 10 at 6 a.m. through Friday Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.

The project will close the U.S. 31-W Bypass from U.S. 231 Broadway Avenue to Collett Avenue.

Local access on the U.S. 31-W Bypass will be maintained as much as possible, however, local traffic may have to use the alleyways for access.

Motorists should expect heavy traffic, delays, and should seek an alternate route if possible.

Message boards to warn motorists will be placed.

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