AUBURN — The city has closed Stetson Road due to a failing culvert Tuesday near the intersection with Center Street.

A news release said Stetson Road was closed to all traffic starting 9 a.m. Tuesday after crews determined that the culvert was failing after “continuous inspection and monitoring.”

“For the safety of the traveling public, Stetson Road will be closed while repairs are made,” said Auburn Public Works Director Scott Holland.

Those traveling northbound on Center Street will detour onto Bradman Street, then take North River Road to Stetson, the release said. Those traveling southbound on Center Street will detour onto Cross Street, then take North River Road to Stetson Road.

Businesses  on Stetson Road have been notified of the closure.

Staff said motorists should also remember that the Lewiston Water Main project is also underway on North River
Road, meaning “delays should be expected.”

“Please be sure to leave extra time to get where you’re going,” Holland said. “We know this will be a challenging summer with the closures and various construction projects, but safety is our first priority. Please have patience with your fellow motorists and with the crews who are working hard to take care of our infrastructure.”

A months-long paving project along Center Street also began this week.