The Hillsborough Police Department Substation parking lot will be temporarily closed beginning this Thursday for tree removal and paving work.
The parking lot, located on 502 Rainey Ave., will remain closed for approximately two weeks depending on the weather.
The parking lot will be open on August 20, however, only for additional parking for the Fairview Live Community Event.
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