Commission approves construction contract for East Side Library and funds an elevated crosswalk

Apr 8, 2026

The commission authorized the construction contract for the East Side Library with construction slated to begin in May and added capital funds for an elevated pedestrian hybrid beacon crosswalk to improve safe access; completion expected in late 2027.

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Athens-Clarke County commissioners approved the award of a construction services contract for the East Side Library at their April 7 meeting and adopted a budget amendment to fund pedestrian improvements associated with the project.

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