Local development director seeks study funding for dangerous Highway 8 & 50 intersection

Jun 8, 2026

Josie Friedly of PCDC briefed the council on crash records at the Highway 8 & 50 intersection by the Little Brown Jug and said a $1.5 million grant is available for studies; an implementation grant next year could fund rumble bars, improved crosswalks and flashing lights.

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Josie Friedly, co-economic development director for the Pawnee City Development Corporation, told the council she reviewed county crash records for the Highway 8 & 50 intersection adjacent to the Little Brown Jug and said a $1.5 million grant is available to complete safety studies.

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