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City officials, residents raise safety and cost concerns about Minor Road extension
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Summary
At a District 4 town hall, Deputy City Manager Andrew Mack and residents said Palm Beach County’s Minor Road extension is 65% designed but faces a critical and costly right‑of‑way acquisition phase; the city pledged follow‑up meetings with the county and to keep residents informed.
Deputy City Manager Andrew Mack briefed residents at a Boynton Beach District 4 town hall on the county‑led Minor Road extension, saying plans are roughly 65% designed but the project’s next phase — acquiring right‑of‑way — could stall or cancel the 0.6‑mile effort.
“This is the part where this could come off the rails,” Mack said, adding that the county currently plans to finish acquisition by early 2028 and proposes construction funding in fiscal year 2029. He said the county has budgeted about $1,000,000 for acquisition, a figure the city considers too low and likely to be increased during eminent‑domain negotiations.
Residents at the meeting described traffic and safety concerns along existing corridors, questioned how the road would connect at Military Trail and raised noise and lighting impacts on nearby yards. One resident said adding lanes would push traffic into adjacent neighborhoods and called for more scrutiny of traffic volumes and pedestrian safety.
Mack directed residents seeking details to the county engineer, David Ricks, and said he will ask the county for updated drawings and a dedicated Minor Road meeting so the city and community can review design specifics and right‑of‑way implications. “We’re definitely committed to helping make sure that we take care of the residents,” he said.
Commissioners and staff emphasized the city’s role is advisory on the county project but said they will remain engaged to press for safety improvements, clarify property impacts and monitor acquisition costs. Staff provided flyers with county links and asked residents to share contact information for follow‑up.
Next steps: city staff will request current design drawings from Palm Beach County, set a Minor Road–focused public meeting with county staff, and keep residents updated through the commissioner’s newsletter and city channels.
