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Business 40 to close in November
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article provided by Greta Lint, on behalf of NCDOT
Your Questions ..................... 4 Heritage Day ........................ 8
WINSTON-SALEM – Compared to today’s standards, the Business 40 lanes through downtown Winston-Salem are too narrow and the ramps too short. The bridges which cross over it are too low and need to be replaced. In short, the roadway is just worn out. Next month Business 40 through downtown Winston-Salem will be closing for a major overhaul, and will remain closed for up to 20 months. The result will provide a better driving experience with wider lanes, seven new and higher bridges, longer ramps, an increased speed limit, a modern look and a new name –
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News in brief......................... 2
Community Calendar ........10 Pets & Critters ...................... 11 Fostering rescue animals...12 Pet Adoptions......................14 Crime/Incident Report .......18 Youth/School News ............19 MOR awards scholarships .21 Student profile.................... 22 NWHS Homecoming...........23 Courtesy photo
When Business 40 reopens in 2020, there will be nine new bridges crossing over it, including two for pedestrians.
Grins & Gripes .................... 24 Classifieds ...........................27 Index of Advertisers ...........31
Town seeks strategic planning feedback from residents Oak Ridge Town Council will hold an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 11 to hear from residents before adopting a strategic plan later this year. by CHRIS BURRITT
Daniel Meehan of Greensboro won “Best of Show” in Oak Ridge Heritage Day’s first beard contest on Sept. 29. The 28-year-old said he’s grown facial hair since high school because shaving irritates his skin. He shaved his beard three years ago, starting the one he’s growing now, and he has no plans to cut this one off. More photos on p. 8
Q: What’s the significance of the town’s strategic planning efforts? A: “This is our first comprehensive look at providing direction for the town over the next five to 10 years.”
Q: What’s the background on strategic planning? A: “Our discussions about making improvements at the town park in late 2017 led us into the strategic plan. We were considering adding
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