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Columbus City Utilities to close Spear Street near Bartholomew County Fairgrounds for water main work, WKKG reports

WKKG reported on 2026-10-07 that Columbus City Utilities announced a waterworks project to install a new water main at Water Plant No. 2 will begin on Friday, 2026-10-09, and will require temporary closures of Spear Street near the railroad tracks and Sink Drive.

BUSINESSINDY BRIEFBy BusinessIndy Editorial StaffCommentsPublished October 8, 2026 at 6:59 AM EDTOriginal reporting: October 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT · Brief prepared from earlier coverage

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WKKG reported on 2026-10-07 that Columbus City Utilities said a waterworks project to install a new water main at the city’s Water Plant No. 2 will begin on Friday, 2026-10-09, and will require temporary closures of Spear Street near the railroad tracks and near Sink Drive (the route to the water plant).

Columbus City Utilities advised drivers to use alternate routes when possible, warned access will be temporarily limited to the Bartholomew County Parks Department’s Dunn Stadium and the pickleball courts, urged motorists to slow down and avoid distractions in the work zone, and said the schedule is dependent on weather; traffic tieups could begin starting Friday as crews close Spear Street.

WHY IT MATTERS

This announcement affects anyone who drives near the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, the Southside Elementary School area and nearby recreational facilities. A "water main" is the primary underground pipe that delivers treated water from a city plant to neighborhoods; installing a new water main typically requires excavation and temporary lane or street closures where crews work.

Practically, residents and visitors should plan routes that avoid Spear Street on and after 2026-10-09, expect limited access to Dunn Stadium and the pickleball courts while crews are on site, and allow extra travel time for possible traffic tieups. The city scheduled the work during Bartholomew Consolidated Schools' fall break to reduce school-traffic disruption, but officials cautioned the timetable could change if weather interferes.

For example: if you planned to drive to an event at Dunn Stadium while crews are operating, use a suggested alternate route and arrive earlier than usual. Watch for updates and official traffic advisories from Columbus City Utilities or local media for changes to closures or timing.

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