Jeff Bergosh Blog: What is the Truth About the ROW Needed in Beulah between I-10 and 9 Mile Road?

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Thursday, August 10, 2017

What is the Truth About the ROW Needed in Beulah between I-10 and 9 Mile Road?

Many residents were enraged the other night for a number of good reasons as it pertained to the Beulah Beltway project. Many were upset about the crowd size, the small venue, the AC that didn't work, and many other legitimate reasons.

One reason several were upset was that mixed messages were being given, by staff and others at the meeting, regarding just how much ROW will be needed to construct the southbound portion of the interchange from I-10 to 9-Mile Road.

Therefore, I have asked staff to go on record so that we are speaking with one voice as it pertains to this aspect of the project. We need 104.5 feet. We have 100 feet already. These are the facts as it pertains to the southbound section of this project....See the County Attorney's Email below....