MT. VERNON — The Mt. Vernon Public Works Department will begin installing new asphalt on N. 27th St. next week. The department will be laying the asphalt on the street between the railroad tracks and Richview Road.

The road will be closed to all traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 17th and 18th, weather permitting.

There will also not be any street parking allowed during that time frame. The department is advising residents who live on that part of 27th St. to park on adjacent side streets during this time. If you have any questions, you can call Public Works at 242-6853.