[naviga:h3]License center to close Thursday[/naviga:h3]

BUTLER TWP — The Butler County Drivers License Center at the Point Plaza Shopping Center will be closed on Thursday.

The state Department of Transportation announced the one day closure, which was necessitated by the replacement of a utility pole on that day.

The pole project will deactivate power for the entire plaza Thursday.

Those with non-commercial drivers tests scheduled for Thursday should report to the West Kittanning location in Armstrong County at the Highlands Office Complex, 159 Butler Road, Suite 2D, Kittanning.

The Kittanning center or any center surrounding Butler County can accommodate any other needs of the motoring public Thursday, said a news release from PennDOT.

The Butler Drivers License Center will reopen Friday.

[naviga:h3]Resurfacing project affects Route 356[/naviga:h3]

A $2.3 million resurfacing job will see Route 356 reduced to a single lane between Winfield and Rennick roads, according to the state Department of Transportation.

The restriction, which is in Winfield and Jefferson townships, will begin at the end of the month.

Drainage, milling, patching and paving will be performed in the project, which is being completed by Shields Asphalt Paving.

The work is expected to be complete by the end of October.

PennDOT reminds motorists to slow down, use caution and be aware of flaggers as the work proceeds.

[naviga:h3]Water flushing begins in Zelienople[/naviga:h3]

ZELIENOPLE — The borough water department will be flushing the distribution system for routine maintenance this week from midnight to 8 a.m. through Friday.

During this time, discolored water is to be expected, according to the borough. Borough residents are advised to test cold water before doing laundry or drawing large amounts of water.

The borough also said not to test hot water because it would fill the hot water tank with discolored water.

Residents should discontinue water use if laundry becomes stained.

[naviga:h3]Eberhart Road closure scheduled[/naviga:h3]

BUTLER TWP — Eberhart Road at its intersection with Route 68 will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday.

The state Department of Transportation said workers will install a surface treatment to the road during the closure.

PennDOT expects congestions and delays in the project area, and advises motorists to use other routes.

Those who must drive near the work area are asked to pay attention to traffic control devices and signs and watch for flaggers.