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Clovis to add bulb-outs, underground power and speakers in downtown ‘Great Blocks Grama’ overhaul
Summary
City staff outlined a downtown overhaul called Great Blocks Grama that will add bulb-outs, mid-block crossings, underground power and decorative poles (with speakers), with most work targeted for completion by the Christmas parade.
City staff described a package of street, sidewalk and lighting changes planned for downtown Clovis under a project called Great Blocks Grama, saying the work will narrow vehicle lanes, add pedestrian crossings and move overhead power underground.
“It's called Great Blocks Grama, and it's through New Mexico Main Street,” Justin, a city staff member who presented the plan, told the board, saying the project is largely grant-funded. “We're also relocating all the overhead power lines … that is going all underground now.”
Officials said the scope includes corner bulb-outs and mid-block bulb-outs to shorten pedestrian crossings and slow traffic, new irrigation and landscaping, a revised striping plan that…
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