Politics & Government
Public Hearing Tonight On Washington Street Expansion
The county is seeking public input on its plan to widen Washington Street west of Lake Street to Hainesville Road and to build a railroad overpass at the crossing.
There is an Open House Public Hearing tonight June 7 about the plans to widen Washington Street from Hainesville Road to Lake Street. The project includes building a railroad bridge over Washington Street and expanding the road to four lanes along a 1.5 mile section of the road.
The meeting is from 5 to 7 p.m. at Prairieview School on Route 120.
The county said this is necessary to "address capacity, safety, and continuity issues." Washington Street is an east-west minor arterial that provides regional mobility for residents in Lake County, according to county documents. They added that Washington Street is an integral component in the overall regional transportation system.
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