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Town prioritizes Jonesville Road and Dunigan’s Alley pathways; design now, construction next year
Summary
Staff said design and permitting for a 1.3‑mile Jonesville Road pathway and a Dunigan’s Alley business-area pathway will take place in FY2026 with construction targeted for FY2027. Council members asked that historic markers and wayfinding be included in the Jonesville design.
Town staff said March 13 that the pathway program will focus near-term design dollars on the Jonesville Road and Dunigan’s Alley projects, with construction expected in fiscal 2027.
The Jonesville Road pathway is planned as a roughly 1.3‑mile connection beginning at Spanish Wells Road and including a short boardwalk over wetland to link neighborhoods. Leininger said work in FY2026 will concentrate on design, permitting and land acquisition, with construction in FY2027 and an estimated project cost near $3.9 million.
Council members urged historical and wayfinding elements be included. Councilmember Bryson asked whether funding would cover consultants for historical research and "wayfinding and historical marker" plans; Leininger said "absolutely," confirming the budgeted design work would include allowance for historic context and interpretive signage.
Dunigan’s Alley: staff described the Dunigan’s Alley project as replacing narrow sidewalks with an 8- to 10-foot concrete pathway that better suits the adjacent commercial properties and improves pedestrian safety at multiple driveway crossings. Design and permitting are planned for FY2026 with construction in FY2027.
Program funding and timing: the pathway program's FY2026 budget is smaller than last year as staff shifted large projects into later years to reflect permitting and design timelines. Staff emphasized that the reduction is a timing and sequencing decision rather than a long-term cut to pathway priorities.
Ending: staff said the planning commission prioritized pathway projects as required by state code and that the council will see a July workshop to dive deeper into CIP sequencing and definitions.
