Huntingburg Plans Two-Day Closure of West 1st Street

The City of Huntingburg advised residents on January 3 that a planned utility maintenance operation will close a key stretch of West 1st Street for two weekdays next week. Huntingburg Electric Department crews will perform line maintenance between Pebble Beach Drive and 1st Avenue on Tuesday, January 6 and Wednesday, January 7, with the roadway closed each day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The scheduled closure is intended to allow crews safe, uninterrupted access to power lines and equipment. By announcing the work several days in advance, city officials aim to reduce disruption for motorists, businesses, and service providers that rely on the corridor. Drivers are urged to use alternate routes during the specified hours and to plan travel that avoids the affected block.

The closure will most directly affect commuters, school drop-off and pick-up patterns that rely on West 1st Street, delivery drivers, and residents who access properties within the work zone. Local businesses with customers or shipments along the closed segment should arrange alternate delivery times or routes where possible. Motorists should expect delays and temporary detours during the work window and consider leaving earlier for appointments or errands on those days.

The city directed residents to the City of Huntingburg Facebook page for updates. Those planning travel through the area should monitor that channel for any changes to timing, emergency adjustments, or notices that work is completed earlier than scheduled. Advance notice of this kind is a routine municipal practice intended to balance necessary infrastructure maintenance with community convenience and safety.

Planned line maintenance contributes to electrical reliability and public safety by addressing equipment wear, reducing the risk of unplanned outages, and ensuring compliance with operational standards. Residents who rely on West 1st Street during the closure hours should plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time. Monitoring the city Facebook page will provide the latest information on the closure and any developments that could affect the schedule.