Town Council Corner
Council Approves Land Purchase for Edwards Ferry Improvements
Council member were asked to authorize the use of condemnation for the land rights needed for completion of the project, which will take place at the intersection of Edwards Ferry Road and the Route 15 Bypass.
The Leesburg Town Council voted 6 to 1 Tuesday night on a resolution that will allow the town to purchase and acquire land needed for right turn lane improvements for the Edwards Ferry Road and Route 15 bypass intersection. During Tuesday’s public hearing Land Acquisition Manager Keith Wilson said land rights were needed from four landowners in order for the fully funded capital project to take place. Three were acquired. The town council was asked to authorize the use of condemnation for the land rights needed across the remaining unapproved lot or partial land needed for completion of the project, which will include construction of improvements to the Edwards Ferry Road and the Route 15 Bypass intersection to help mitigate traffic …
Ann
9:42 am on Friday, November 16, 2012
Creating a faster traffic flow for vehicles makes the situation for pedestrians worse. If more time and resources had been devoted to creating a better passage for pedestrians and bicycles, maybe the traffic itself would be less. In any event, the low-income families who live and work in the area are being neglected. Possibly the Council will consider Dwight Dopilka's suggestion of an Express … more ›