Development to assist ease visitors congestion attributable to the reopening of Braum’s and the development of recent companies alongside East Downing Road are underway.
The Metropolis of Tahlequah Planning Fee permitted an introductory deck for the Rivercenter Addition throughout a gathering on November 29. The go-ahead will enable the developer to proceed with the development of two streets.
“One is the principle highway to the event of 70 acres north of Whataburger and seven Brew, and the opposite is an extension of Ward Road. The introductory rig might be adopted by a preliminary rig that features the 70 acres north,” mentioned Director of Planning and Improvement Taylor Tannehill.
The zoning code requires the approval of an introduction plan earlier than grade modifications are made to the property. A plan is required for any extension of streets that town intends to undertake at any time.
Tannehill mentioned the preliminary plan is scheduled to be offered to the planning fee for approval throughout its January 31 assembly.
The developer intends to design a “T” space, which can ultimately grow to be devoted streets, between 7 Brew and Whataburger. The cafeteria is now open and the Whataburger space is beneath improvement.
“The highway widening is presently beneath building, nonetheless, the entry level to the [Bertha Parker Bypass] nonetheless being resolved between the developer and the [Oklahoma Department of Transportation]Tannehill mentioned.
The developer has acquired tentative approval for the extension, however Tannehill mentioned some paperwork nonetheless must be accomplished to finalize the deal.
The “proper entry-exit” road will present a further level of entry/exit to the world.
“The extra entry is not going to alleviate all of the congestion in Downing, nevertheless it ought to have a constructive affect on the world. The Ward extension may even assist. The extension will enable folks exiting these companies to entry Downing Road from Plaza Drive,” he mentioned. Tannehill. saying.
With the reopening of Braum’s and improvement of areas the place extra eating places may very well be constructed, Tannehill mentioned there may even be highway work.
“Proposed improvement to the north will embrace further road extensions and entry factors to current highways. These enhancements might be required to be constructed earlier than constructing permits are issued,” it mentioned.