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Willow aldermen back engineering support for underpass at Highway 18 and 160 near elementary school
Summary
The board approved a resolution expressing support for engineering and grant readiness for an underpass at the Highway 18/160 intersection to improve pedestrian safety near an elementary school; the resolution is intended to make the project shovel‑ready when funds become available.
The Willow Board of Aldermen voted to approve a resolution expressing municipal support for engineering and grant readiness work for an underpass at the intersection of Highway 18 and Highway 160.
Staff said the intersection is a known bottleneck in the city’s comprehensive plan and noted safety concerns, particularly for children crossing to an elementary school on the corridor. The resolution is a statement of support that would allow the city to pursue engineering work and be ready to move forward when grant funds are identified.
An alderman who spoke in favor cited pedestrian safety and the barrier the highway creates between neighborhoods and downtown. The board discussed grant funding and noted a local match could be required; staff said the engineering work would make the project competitive when funds become available. The motion to approve the resolution passed on a roll‑call vote.
