The City of Pearland's contractor, Harper Brothers Construction, LLC., has closed a portion of the left lane in the southeast bound direction on Pearland Parkway near Wheatfield Blvd. The contractor is completing a median cut to provide a left turn bay at the south entrance into Independence Park. Closure of approximately 1000 linear feet of the left lane is expected to be closed until 3:00 p.m. on August 13, 2018.Project activities are weather dependent and subject to change. Drivers should be aware of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the vicinity of the worksite, and be prepared for minor delays resulting from the construction work. The City urges all drivers to please exercise caution while in the area and obey all traffic controls and signage.Justification: Completion of all roadway work on Pearland Parkway associated with the Independence Park project prior to the start of the 2018 - 2019 school year will minimize the impact to traffic near the school zone of Pearland High School.www.pearlandtx.gov