City of Cape Girardeau

Thanks to all who attended the public meeting regarding future Independence Street improvements on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. 

During the meeting, staff provided additional details about the design and construction of additional traffic lanes, access changes and pedestrian facilities between South Broadview and Caruthers Avenue along Independence. 

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Independence Street improvements include plans to improve traffic flow and safety along this congested area immediately east and west of Kingshighway. The project is a part of Transportation Trust Fund 5 (TTF 5) projects approved by voters in August 2015. 

A traffic study, public meeting, and public input survey related to this project were previously completed.

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Please submit any additional comments by Monday, Feb. 10.

Questions? Contact Tim Richmond, project manager, with City of Cape Girardeau Development Services at 573-339-6327.