Mount Vernon announces road closure for water valve adjustment and sinkhole repair

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E Chestnut Street in Mount Vernon, Ohio, will experience a road closure on October 16, 2025. The closure is due to necessary adjustments to a water valve and repairs of a sinkhole. This closure will affect the stretch between N Gay St. and N Main St.

The City Of Mount Vernon Ohio has announced that the westbound lane will be closed to all traffic, including emergency vehicles. However, the eastbound lane will remain open for travel.

The closure is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM on the same day. The Water Department is overseeing this project. Residents or commuters with questions about the closure can contact Tom Hinkle at 740-393-9570.

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