Kent to close portion of South 259th Street

  • Wednesday, November 9, 2016 4:10pm
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The city of Kent will close South 259th Street between Central Avenue South and First Avenue South for sewer work and roadway widening from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday Nov. 14, through Friday, Jan. 13.


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