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Commissioners ask engineers to scale back new‑location option for Bogle Parkway after public opposition
Summary
County officials and TIA program staff reviewed public feedback on the proposed Bogle Parkway alignment. Engineers reported more comments opposed than in favor at a recent hearing and recommended revisiting scope to minimize new road location, consider intersection improvements and use existing bridges where possible.
Burke County commissioners reviewed status and public input on the proposed Bogle Parkway (Vogtle access) project and directed staff and regional engineers to revisit the route and scope after public comment showed more opponents than supporters.
Kenneth Franks, who said he works for the Georgia DOT TIA program and runs that program locally, told the board that the project was submitted by the county to the 10-year sales tax program and that public…
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