Local News
City Council decided to apply for transportation project funding
Roanoke, Virginia – On Monday afternoon, the Roanoke City Council held a meeting to decide on whether or not to submit an application for funds for a transportation project.
Following a number of collisions that occurred along Williamson Road, it was decided to undertake a project that would reduce the number of lanes from four to two. On Monday, August 1, city authorities highlighted that it is possible that the project would not go ahead in exactly the same manner as it has been proposed.
Businesses, on the other hand, had a mixed reaction to the project.
Bill Tanger, the owner of a company located along Williamson Road, shared his opinion, saying, “I think it’s very, very, very poorly done, virtually no outreach to the community until the community learned of it.”
According to Valerie Brown, executive director of the Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association, “There has been an average of 100 vehicular crashes per year. I am pleased to supply the support to further assist the safety improvement project proposed by VDOT and further supported by the Roanoke City Transportation Department.”
By a vote of 4 to 1, the City Council decided to submit an application for the funds.
-
Local News5 days ago
$3 million winning lottery ticket bought in Vinton
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Former mayor David Bowers declares his Republican campaign for mayor of Roanoke
-
Local News2 weeks ago
City Council and the Roanoke School Board disagree on the funding formula
-
Local News1 week ago
Brush fire in Roanoke County spreads to around 14 acres
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Downtown Roanoke will once again host the Shamrock Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Parade
-
Local News1 week ago
Doctor at pain clinic sentenced to 18 months in prison
-
Local News6 days ago
Popular fast food establishment in Christiansburg offers drone delivery service
-
Local News1 week ago
Controversial zoning amendment passes in Roanoke
Leave a Reply