By Michael Pineda, Staff Writer
The Ardmoreite
Posted Feb 01, 2012 @ 08:00 AM
Milo — A public meeting to discuss proposed projects to improve State Highway 53 got off to a late start. It could not have pleased Oklahoma Department of Transportation officials more.
Because of an overflow crowd, the meeting was moved to the Milo Baptist sanctuary, as concerned citizens were eager to hear about plans to make the highway safer. The $35.5 million project is slated to begin construction in 2013 and will be comprised of two phases. The first project is slated to begin 5.5 miles east of State Highway 76 and cover 1.37 miles. The second will span Midway Road to Peachtree Road and will encompass 8 miles. Improvements include two 12-foot lanes with 8-foot shoulders and eight new bridges.
“I was really happy with the turnout,” Sen. Frank Simpson (R-Ardmore), said. “We had to move to the biggest room which was impressive. I was impressed with the information ODOT provided and I think people left with a good idea about what is going to happen.” FULL ARTICLE
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Wed, February 1, 2012
by John Cox