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The city announced last week that Cliff Avenue would partially reopen near Interstate 229 amid ongoing construction as the school year begins Aug. 21, but delays are still expected.

North Drive Bridge Preservation

This $1.5 million project began on Aug. 11, though traffic shouldn't be affected until mid-September.

ADA improvements on 41st Street and Minnesota Avenue

The multiphase project , which has no listed completion date, will include work on accessible sidewalks as well as driveway restorations and concrete curb and gutter repairs on 41st Street between Western and Westport avenues, and on Minnesota Avenue between 11th and 18th streets. Work has currently closed the

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