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State eyes Route 66 enhancements

State eyes Route 66 enhancements

July 27, 2011
EdmondSun.com
Van Mitchell, Special to The Sun

ARCADIA — Officials sought public input this week for how to improve State Highway 66 from Post Road east to the Oklahoma/Lincoln county line near Arcadia.

Craig Moody, Oklahoma Department of Transportation public involvement specialist, told the capacity crowd at the Arcadia Community Center Tuesday night that the meeting was designed to answer questions about the proposed project and get public feedback.

“This is not set in stone,” Moody said. “This is something we are still looking at and discussing. We have not created any design plans. We are listening to you.”

Moody told the audience that traffic has been increasing steadily on State Highway 66 and road safety was a growing concern.

He said the projects would be divided into two sections — a west project and an east project. Upon completion the highway would be able to carry a heavier traffic load and improve traffic safety... FULL ARTICLE

 

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