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Aldermen press for repairs on Barrett Haven Boulevard; county report and grant timeline outlined
Summary
Alderman Waters called attention to deteriorating sidewalks and curbs on Barrett Haven Boulevard after a reported fall; staff said short-term pothole work will continue, that curb/sidewalk replacements will be bid, and that grant applications could fund a full overlay with funding decisions in 2026 and construction earliest in 2029.
Alderman Waters raised a series of safety and maintenance concerns about Barrett Haven Boulevard during the Oct. 1 special work session, describing cracked pavement, large separations between curb and sidewalk, and a recent resident fall.
"There was a a gentleman, that fell, in in, that area, a few weeks ago," Waters said while urging a comprehensive evaluation of the roadway, sidewalks and related green space. He said the damage stretches along the corridor and may require more than the city’s current set-aside funds…
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