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Council urges county to keep Old Highway 100 open, discusses sending formal letter

5597130 · August 19, 2025
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Summary

Councilmembers raised safety and access concerns over Franklin County's consideration of closing Old Highway 100 and discussed drafting a letter asking the county to keep the road and proceed with bridge repairs; no formal vote recorded.

Washington City Council members spent an extended portion of the Aug. 18 meeting urging Franklin County not to close Old Highway 100 and asking the city to send a formal letter requesting the road remain open and that needed bridge repairs proceed.

Council members said Old Highway 100 serves as a secondary artery for the city, provides an alternative…

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