Union Pacific Railroad began removing tracks at seven locations in Albert Lea starting Thursday. Road closures and detours were set up as part of these track removals. The tentative road closure schedule is as follows:

• Thursday: Winter Avenue between Fountain Street and Autumn Street was slated to be closed, along with Water Street between First Avenue and Ermina Avenue and Fountain Street between First Avenue and Ermina Avenue.

• Today: Madison Avenue between Commercial Street and Third Avenue will be closed. Flaggers will also be used on Front Street.

• Monday: Summer Avenue between Fountain Street and Autumn Street will be closed.

• Tuesday: Clark Street between First Avenue and Ermina Avenue will be closed.

This schedule is weather dependent. Call the city of Albert Lea Engineering Department for more information at 507-377-4325.