Beginning Monday evening, December 29, 2025, through Sunday afternoon, January 4, 2026, the following road and sidewalk closures will be in place:

• William Howard Taft Road from 1905 William Howard Taft Road to East McMillan Street;
• Collins Avenue from William Howard Taft Road to under the Route 50/Columbia Parkway overpass;
• Taft Road Lane and Heatherhill Lane;
• Northern and Southern sidewalks on William Howard Taft Road from Collins Avenue to 1905 William Howard Taft Road;
• Western and eastern sidewalks on Collins Avenue from William Howard Taft Road to under the Route 50/Columbia Parkway overpass

Drivers are encouraged to use Torrence Parkway, Madison Road, and Woodburn Avenue as a detour while the closures are in place.

Residents who live within the area where roads are closed will be able to access their neighborhood through one of three, marked security checkpoints. Checkpoints will be located at:

• William Howard Taft Road and Torrence Parkway
• William Howard Taft Road and E McMillan Street
• PEDESTRIAN ENTRY ONLY: Riverside Drive and Collins Ave

Residents should expect to encounter law enforcement at these checkpoints. Please factor in extra time when traveling as a result of these security measures. Delivery trucks and other commercial services delivering to addresses in those neighborhoods may use those checkpoints, as well.

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