Tybee Island water main project to temporarily close roads, shut off service

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Tybee Island Water Department will install a new water main from Lovell Avenue at 18th Street beginning Tuesday, May 26.

Portions of Lovell Avenue and 18th Street will be temporarily closed to traffic during the project.

Water service will be turned off for several hours on 18th Street between Butler Avenue and Chatham Avenue, as well as the surrounding area.

The city said this project could take up to two days to complete, depending on weather conditions.

“We appreciate your patience as we work to improve Tybee’s water infrastructure. Please plan accordingly and use caution in the work zone,” wrote the city of Tybee Island in a social media post.