Part of eastbound lane of East Walnut in downtown Columbia to close until Jan. 21

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A portion of the eastbound lane of East Walnut Street in downtown Columbia will be closed until Wednesday, according to a Thursday press release from the City of Columbia.

The release says the lane between North Eighth and Ninth streets near the Guitar Building closed Thursday morning and will reopen by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21.

“The closure will allow contractor crews to repair the full length of the parapet wall on the north side of the building and secure the exterior,” the release says.

The sidewalks will stay open and detour signs will be posted. The first phase of the work was completed on Wednesday.