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Students and officials press for tunnel under Route 62 to connect Essex North Shore campuses
Summary
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School and supporters urged the committee to authorize and fund a pedestrian tunnel under Route 62 to improve student safety, ADA access and program efficiency; proponents estimated construction at about $7.5 million.
School leaders, students and the bill sponsor told the Joint Committee on Transportation that a pedestrian tunnel under Route 62 is needed to protect students who must cross the busy state highway multiple times per day.
"Connecting our campuses isn't just about convenience, it's about equity," said Sydney Smith, a freshman at Essex North Shore who uses accessibility accommodations. Smith…
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