The dam at the Cedar Valley Reservoir is CLOSED while weed spraying is being done. The dam will tentatively be closed for 24 hours to allow chemicals to be absorbed, then reopen. We appreciate your patience.
The water leak at 4th Avenue and Main Street was resolved during the night. Today, crews will begin the next stage of the water pipe replacement project on the downtown square. This could cause intermittent disruption of water services. If you have questions or concerns, please contact City Hall. It is anticipated that the interruption in service will be for a period of two hours. We will update you when new information is available. Thank you for your patience while this much needed project continues.
There is a water leak at 4th Avenue and Main Street. There may be interruptions in service while repairs are being made. Thank you for your patience.
There is a water leak at 4th Avenue and Main Street. There may be interruptions in service while repairs are being made. Thank you for your patience.
The power issue has been resolved. Thank you for your patience. Please contact dispatch if you are still without power.
We are aware of the power outage. Crews are working to find the source so repairs can be made. We appreciate your patience.
The water leak on 5th Avenue has been repaired. Thank you for your patience while repairs were being made. If you are still without service, please contact City Hall.
There is a water leak on 5th Avenue between Main Street and Pine Street. Water service will be shut off while repairs are being made. We apologize for the inconvenience.
There is a water leak on 5th Avenue between Main Street and Pine Street. Water will be shut off while repairs are being made. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
There will be a short power outage at the 600 block of E. 1st & 2nd Avenues. 4 homes will be affected and have been notified. Thank you for your patience while electrical work is being done.
We are aware of the power outage. It is widespread through several cities. Our Electric cre and Evergy are working to find the issue so repairs can be made.
The intersection at 5th and Oak Street has been closed to through traffic while water line repairs continue please use alternate routes, and exercise caution while driving in the work zone. Thank you for your patience while these much needed repairs continue.
The West intersection at 5th Avenue and Oak St. will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026 while water line work continues. Please use caution in this area, and alternate routes as needed. Thank you for your patience while this much needed upgrade is being done.
The West intersection at 5th Avenue and Oak St. will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026 while water line work continues. Please use caution in this area, and alternate routes as needed. Thank you for your patience while this much needed upgrade is being done.
The stoplights at Maple Street and 31 HWY/Park Road will be flashing beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. KDOT will be doing a chip and seal on the roadway beginning at 31 HWY and Maple Street, headed west. Please use caution in this area while road work is being done, and plan alternate routes as needed. Thank you for your patience.
Beginning Wednesday, July 8, the west portion of the intersection at 4th Avenue and Oak Street will be closed to through traffic while water line work continues. Please use alternate routes.
Midwest Engineering will be in Garnett this week to locate manholes for the wastewater project. Their staff will be driving a pickup with their logo, and be walking in various areas of town to locate the manholes. Their staff will have ID badges. Please do not be alarmed if you see Midwest Engineering in your neighborhood walking-they are not soliciting.
The northbound lane at the corner of 4th Avenue and Oak Street will be CLOSED beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, as work continues on the water pipes. Please use alternate routes. Thank you for your patience while this much needed upgrade is in progress.
Reminder: Please move all vehicles in front of the City of Garnett Recreation Center by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, for the Libertyfest '26 Fireworks Celebration. We appreciate your cooperation!
The water leak at 4th Avenue and Cedar Street has been repaired. The northbound lane at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Cedar Street is now open to through traffic. Thank you for your patience while repairs were being made.