City of Coos Bay release – As the Eastside Safe Routes to School project continues to wind down, it will be necessary to intermittently close 6th Avenue as noted below. Detours will be in place in the immediate work areas. Monday, November 16th, half day closure near E Street; Tuesday, November 17th through the end of the day on Wednesday, November 18th near D and E Streets – this is a 48-hour closure with the detour in place throughout the night; Thursday, November 19th, full day closure near D Street; Friday, November 20th, possible closure near D Street. The construction crew will take all precautions and necessary actions to minimize the disturbance to surrounding residents and vehicles. The contractor will work with the residents to ensure safe entry and exiting during the road closure; however, they will experience delays. Drivers and pedestrians are advised to please exercise caution within the construction zone. Any questions can be directed to the Public Works Operations Division at 541-269-8918.