A map marks a week-long closure on Waterloo Street between Hill and South streets. Image courtesy of the City of LondonA map marks a week-long closure on Waterloo Street between Hill and South streets. Image courtesy of the City of London.
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Section of Waterloo Street to be closed for a week

Drivers will have to navigate around a week-long street closure near London's Old South neighbourhood.

Starting Tuesday, Waterloo Street between Hill and South streets will be closed for private utility repairs.

A detour has been established. Northbound traffic will be directed from South Street to Colborne Street to Hill Street, while southbound traffic will go from Hill Street to Colborne Street.

City officials anticipate the road will remain closed until about 5 p.m. on February 27.

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