Lane closures on a small section of eastbound Riverside Drive between Sterling Optical and Western Sizzlin are scheduled next week to allow for installation of water and gas utilities for new businesses at 3301 and 3251 Riverside Drive.

The center and right lanes will be closed, reducing the section of Riverside Drive to one eastbound lane. A left turn lane in that vicinity on westbound Riverside Drive will also be closed.

The lane closures will start at 7 am Monday and will continue through Friday.

Motorists are urged to slow down and be alert to the altered traffic pattern, allow more time to reach their destination, or consider an alternate route.