How Southeast Third Closure Affects Amarillo, Texas Commuters

One of the things that people complain about the most in Amarillo, Texas, is what happens when it rains. It's no secret that many areas in town have problems with flooding. Your travel plans might be wrecked for the next six weeks, but it will fix some of those problems. Get ready for more construction woes.

Construction Woes On S.E. Third In Amarillo To Fix Storm Water Issues

Starting today, April 8, you're going to notice some changes if you have to travel on Third in Amarillo, Texas. Southeast Third will be closed between Arthur and Johnson Streets. Through traffic will be detoured to S.E. 10th at Johnson and Arthur.

To put it simply, for the next six weeks, avoid S.E. Third between Johnson and Arthur Streets. Find any other way to go for the next month and a half.

The work that's being done is part of the Grant Street Storm Sewer Phase I Project. As the name of the project suggests, it's all about improving infrastructure and reducing flooding. At least, that's what Emma, Amarillo's AI wonder bot, told me when I asked her about it.

Six Weeks Of Construction Headaches For A Good Cause In Amarillo

As much as we all hate having to deal with detours and construction, this is addressing something we all complain about. Every time it rains, social media outlets are flooded, no pun intended, with people complaining and pointing out the problems we have in Amarillo.