Quick take
- The City of Monroe announced Nov. 6 that it has completed water system improvements along Thomas Avenue and Georgia Street.
- The work included new water lines, fire hydrants and drainage pipes, removal of aging pipes, and street repaving with curb and sidewalk repairs.
- The city will hold a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the intersection of Thomas Avenue and Georgia Street, KTVE/KARD reported.
- Work began this spring; the groundbreaking was set for May 4, KEDM reported in April.
The City of Monroe says it has finished water system improvements along Thomas Avenue and Georgia Street, work meant to fix water service, drainage and road conditions in that neighborhood, according to a city announcement posted Friday, Nov. 6.
What was done
- New water lines and fire hydrants
- New drainage pipes
- Removal of aging pipes and other old infrastructure
- Street repaving, curb and sidewalk repairs and other upgrades
Ribbon cutting
City officials will mark the finished project with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the intersection of Thomas Avenue and Georgia Street, KTVE/KARD reported.
The city announced the project in late April, saying it would improve service reliability and reduce flooding in the area, KEDM reported. A groundbreaking was set for May 4. The city did not give a final cost in its announcement.
Sources
- City of Monroe: City of Monroe completes Thomas Avenue and Georgia Street project (Nov. 6, 2026)
- KTVE/KARD: City of Monroe to host ribbon cutting ceremony for Thomas Ave and Georgia St water improvements (Nov. 6, 2026)
- KEDM: City of Monroe to begin water and infrastructure improvements at Thomas Avenue and Georgia Street (April 29, 2026)