MT. VERNON – The City of Mt. Vernon says a section of Shawnee Street, from Newby Avenue to Perkins Avenue, will be closed starting today so a water main can be installed.

The closure will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and work should be finished by 3 p.m. Friday.

You should take other routes to avoid this area.

Local access will be maintained where possible, and detour signs will be in place to guide you around the affected area.