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Commission approves temporary reopening of Homewood Road for bridge repair after neighborhood protests
Summary
After residents objected to permanent reopening, the county approved a temporary reconnection of Homewood Road to allow a 9–12 month, $2 million bridge replacement; the board directed staff to return with engagement on permanence.
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners voted to temporarily reopen Homewood Road to allow reconstruction of a nearby bridge, following hours of public comment from residents who urged the county to restore the neighborhood's prior permanent closure after construction.
Engineering staff said temporary reconnection is necessary during a 9–12 month, $2 million bridge replacement and that the roadway could be closed again after construction. Residents said they were notified inconsistently and objected to language in the most recent flyer. "What we don't support is leaving that…
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