Mankato To Initiate Boring Operations For Urban Planning, Normal Traffic Flow Expected Despite Work

Residents of Mankato should prepare for a bit of subterranean activity next week as the city begins boring operations on several streets. The scheduled work is set to start from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, and will continue through Wednesday, September 18. The purpose of this work is straightforward – to determine where the rock bed begins beneath the surface of the earth, a necessary step in urban planning and civil engineering.

According to an announcement from the City of Mankato's Facebook page, the process involves drilling holes into the ground, which could evoke images of massive machinery and disrupted daily commutes. However, residents can breathe easily – the city has assured that access to roads will not be affected by the boring activities. Despite the extensive work, it appears that the city has taken steps to minimize the potential inconvenience.

The information on the upcoming boring operations was published on Saturday, September 14th, thus giving citizens several days to prepare for any minor disruptions that might arise. As with any engineering project, the anticipation of future benefits must be weighed with.

SOURCE: hoodline