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Work is shown last fall on the traffic island on Sumner Avenue, as part of the intersection improvement project in the Sumner Avenue ,Allen Street, Harkness Avenue and Abbott Street area.

(File photo / Mark M. Murray)

SPRINGFIELD -- The city is advising motorists to plan for a detour and expected traffic delays, beginning Monday, for the resumption of a major intersection reconstruction project at Sumner Avenue, Allen Street, Abbott Street and Harkness Avenue.

Beginning Monday, March 30, the section of Allen Street between Clement Street and Gillette Avenue will be closed to aid the reconstruction of the intersection, said James J. Czach, city engineer.

Car traffic will be directed to the signalized intersection of Sumner Avenue and Allen Street where motorists can make a right turn onto Allen Street.

Truck traffic will be detoured westbound along Sumner Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue and then back to Allen Street.

Left turns from Sumner Avenue onto Allen Street at this intersection will be restricted, Czach said.

It is estimated that this detour will be in place for approximately two months.

Access will be maintained for residences and businesses, Czach said.