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Council narrows language on Harding–Wallingford redesign after residents’ objections; contract approved with amendment
Summary
Council amended a consent-item contract after resident complaints about engagement and the proposed narrowing of the Wallingford–Harding intersection, directing the city administrator to continue collaborative public engagement before finalizing design.
Council members on March 3 approved a multi-site 2025 miscellaneous utilities contract (CA 5) that includes work at the Harding and Wallingford intersection, but only after adopting an amendment that changed staff language from "narrowing of Wallingford–Harding intersection" to "Wallingford–Harding intersection safety improvements" and directed the city administrator to continue collaborative engagement with residents before final design.
Background and public concern: The utility project requires replacement of water and sewer mains on Harding Road and will remove pavement at the intersection, presenting an opportunity to reconfigure the corner for pedestrian safety and ADA…
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