ALTON - Illinois American Water's large-scale sewer project has hit the asphalt stage on Belle Street across from the Riverbender.com and Mac's buildings.

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The pipework for the sanitary sewer replacement has been completed and now the finishing touches are being done.

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Mayer Company was the lead on Wednesday morning as the asphalt was positioned on the street. The asphalt work should be completed in a few days.

The Illinois American Water project started the week of July 5 at U.S. Route 67 from 20th Street College Avenue south to 3rd Street and was initially closed. The sewer work should make a large difference when floods someday return to the Downtown Alton area.

A dog in the Luken Insurance window did not seem to be bothered Wednesday morning by the work on Belle Street.

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