The City of Melbourne Public Works and Utilities Department will close the outside eastbound lane of Eau Gallie Boulevard/S.R. 518 between Croton Road and Apollo Boulevard on Friday, July 31. The closure is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is part of sewer main cleaning operations. Drivers are urged to plan alternate routes during this time. The work zone is located in the central part of Melbourne, a area with heavy daily traffic. Maintenance of traffic will be provided to detour vehicles around the work area, per FDOT Index #102-613. All driveway access will remain available during the closure. City officials emphasized that the project is necessary to prevent future sewer backups and ensure infrastructure reliability. Ameer Hasan, a city spokesperson, said the work is part of a routine maintenance schedule. 'This is a temporary measure to address critical infrastructure needs,' Hasan said. The department has coordinated with local businesses to minimize disruptions. Residents and drivers with questions are directed to contact Hasan at (321) 536-5488. The closure is expected to last the entire duration of the work window, with no extensions planned. Officials recommend using GPS navigation systems to avoid delays. The project highlights the city's ongoing efforts to maintain aging infrastructure without causing prolonged disruptions. No alternative routes are being established beyond standard traffic control measures. The sewer work is part of a larger initiative to upgrade the city's drainage system over the next two years.