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City of Springfield Environment News Releases

Posted on: March 5, 2018

Portion of South Luster Avenue to close Tuesday-Friday

A portion of South Luster Avenue near the residence at 2323 S. Luster Ave. will close at 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 6 and remain closed through Friday, March 9 (weather permitting) to complete emergency sewer repairs. Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route. 

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For more information, please contact Carl Shaw at 417-864-1181.


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