The northbound Route 51 ramp that carries traffic from University Boulevard to Stoops Ferry Road will close from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Thursday through Saturday nights, August 5-7. Motorists can access Stoops Ferry Road by bypassing the closed ramp and turning right at the traffic signal. Additionally, a lane restriction on northbound University Boulevard approaching Stoops Ferry Road will occur each night.  Crews will conduct concrete patching on the ramp.

The project is part of a $5.48 million group paving job which also includes milling and paving, shoulder and base repair, drainage upgrades, guide rail improvements, signage, line painting, and other various construction related activities.  Lindy Paving is the prime contractor.

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