What to watch: Several Midland roads will be temporarily closed for construction and utility work over the next few weeks. Drivers should plan ahead and consider alternate routes.

  • Avalon Drive from Hall of Fame to Musial Way will remain closed until July 9 for utility work.

  • A southbound lane on Midland Drive from Mockingbird Lane to Bluebird Lane will be closed until July 28 to allow for utility work.

  • Texas Avenue from Main Street to Big Spring Street, Colorado Street from Illinois Avenue to Missouri Avenue, and Wall Street from Main Street to Big Spring Street will be closed from July 3–5 for the Star-Spangled Salute Independence Day celebration.

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