CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville Public Works is doing emergency tree work in the 700 block of Park Street, in the vicinity fo Northwood Ave about a-quarter-mile south of the bypass, necessary to remove broken tree limbs overhanging power lines and the roadway. Residents are asked to please move their vehicles from the area to facilitate work. Work is anticipated to take approximately 6 hours, or until about 3:30 p.m., to complete.

The city urges drivers to expect intermittent traffic flagging, slow-moving vehicles, and temporary lane and or road closures. The city asks to please avoid the area if possible and exercise due caution if you must traverse the area.