Fifth and Ospika intersection closed on Wednesday water valve replacement

PRINCE GEORGE— The City of Prince George has announced they will be closing the intersection of Fifth Ave. and Ospika Blvd. tomorrow November 29 due to a water system valve replacement.

The Utility Operations division will be excavating the northbound lane and all traffic from the intersection will be detoured around. However, southbound traffic, heading down Ospika towards 15^th Ave., will be open.

There will be two detour routes:

• Northbound traffic from Ospika Blvd. S: Turn west onto Fifth Ave., north on Brigade Dr., and east on Pioneer Ave. to continue onto Ospika Blvd. N.
• Motorists wishing to turn right onto Ospika from Fifth Ave.: Use Ruggles St. and turn west on 3^rd Ave. to continue onto Ospika Blvd. N.