Council debates outer loop, interstate designation and corridor planning

Mar 5, 2026

Councilors urged proactive corridor planning for a future outer loop and I‑27 upgrades, stressing use of city‑owned property to limit relocations and advocating project‑ready design to capture external funding.

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Council members prioritized regional connectivity projects — including I‑27 interstate designation, an outer loop and flyovers — as central elements of long‑term growth planning. Several members argued the city should exploit existing, city‑owned land to reduce costs associated with property relocation and to keep projects shovel‑ready when state or federal funds become available.

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