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After resident objections, commissioners approve temporary reopening of Homewood Road for bridge repairs
Summary
Following strong neighborhood opposition to a permanent reopening, the board approved a temporary reconnection of Homewood Road to allow a nine‑ to twelve‑month bridge replacement project and committed to later public review of permanence. Residents said notices initially said 'temporary' but recent materials did not. (Motion carries 7-0)
Palm Beach County commissioners voted to allow a temporary reopening of Homewood Road so county engineers can replace a deteriorated bridge, after residents urged the board not to permanently restore the roadway through a long‑established residential neighborhood.
Engineering staff said the bridge replacement is a $2,000,000 project that will require a 9–12‑month reconnection of Homewood Road for construction traffic and access. Staff told the board…
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