Overnight Closures at Intersection of NW 39th Avenue and U.S. 441/SW 13th Street Planned for Sept. 24-October 9

GAINESVILLE, FL. (352Today) – As part of an intersection improvement project on NW 39^th Avenue, nightly closures and detours are planned at the intersection of NW 39^th Avenue (State Road 222) and U.S. 441/SW 13^th Street (State Road 25) Wednesday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Oct. 9, with work occurring Sunday through Thursday nights from 8 pm to 6:30 am, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting. No lane closures will be allowed between the hours of 6:30 am to 8 pm daily.

Electronic message boards will be placed near the intersection to alert drivers of upcoming lane closures and detours. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time, follow posted detour signs, and use caution in the work zones.

Eastbound 39^th Avenue to Northbound 13^th Street Left Turn Lane closed: Drivers will detour via northbound NW 6^th Street to NW 53^rd Avenue and make a U-turn to access NW 13^th Street.

Westbound 39^th Avenue to Southbound 13^th Street Left Turn Lane Closed: Drivers will detour via northbound NW 13^th Street and take NW 6^th Street southbound to NW 23^rd Avenue to reconnect with NW 13^th Street. 

Preferred Materials Inc. was selected to complete the $4.9 million interchange improvement and resurfacing project by winter 2025, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

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