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Council discusses regional 8 South corridor plan, seeks further interjurisdictional talks
Summary
Roosevelt City Council reviewed a preliminary proposal to develop 8 South from 50 East to 1500 East as a regional corridor and discussed cost-sharing with Duquesne County and Ballard; no formal action was taken.
Roosevelt City Council held an extended discussion on a proposed upgrade of 8 South between 50 East and 1500 East, a corridor that crosses jurisdictional boundaries among Roosevelt, Duquesne County and Ballard. Staff presented a preliminary cost estimate of about $3.84 million and a proposed split among participating entities; Duquesne County special service district number 2 indicated support and a potential contribution of up to $1.5 million toward funding applications.
City staff and regional planners said the concept would replace the existing section with two 12-foot travel lanes, four-foot shoulders and curb, gutter and sidewalks where applicable; the work would also include utility and culvert work where needed. Staff emphasized the project is preliminary, would rely on outside grant funding (CIB and…
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