The City of Natchitoches has announced a temporary closure of George Street at its intersection with Keyser Avenue on Wednesday, May 13.

According to the city, the roadway will be closed beginning at 4 a.m. and is expected to reopen at approximately 8 a.m.

Officials said the closure is necessary to allow for construction of a new concrete parking lot at the Nova Vital facility located at 720 Keyser Avenue.

Motorists traveling through the area will be able to detour around the work zone using nearby local streets during the closure.

For additional information, residents may contact the City Engineer’s Office at 318-357-3877.