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Russell Baptist speakers press county for access changes on Sand Ridge Road; commissioners ask staff for options
Summary
Multiple Russell Baptist Church representatives told commissioners that planned raised medians and closure of the church's eastern driveway on Sand Ridge Road will create safety and access problems for worshippers and event attendees. Commissioners directed staff to study options and report back.
Pastors and members of Russell Baptist Church urged Clay County commissioners on Jan. 14 to reconsider planned changes to Sand Ridge Road that would limit or close the church’s eastern entrance, saying the change will create safety risks for congregants, elderly attendees and sports-event spectators.
Pastor Chad Weeks described the church’s history and the potential impact of the road plan on its primary access points: “This meant no one coming from 209 or Cross Creek or from the East would be able to turn into our parking lots,” Weeks said, describing the original plan.…
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