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A closure of Blake Avenue to the south of EastMain Street is scheduled beginning Thursday. The duration of the closure is anticipated to last approximately one week. The closure will allow the project contractor, Ulland Brothers Inc., to install underground storm sewer utilities across the Blake Avenue intersection.

Motorists should follow the signed detour. To access Home Depot from Albert Lea,  take Prospect Avenue to Southeast Marshall Street to Blake Avenue. If coming from Freeborn County Road 46, take County Road 38 to Southeast Marshall Street west to Blake Avenue north.