Aldermen OK money for crosswalk
by Zach Parker - posted Thursday, November 15th, 2012 @ 12:00 pm

Construction is under way on a federally mandated crosswalk that should provide pedestrians with safe passage across a busy West Monroe intersection.

The West Monroe Board of Aldermen approved funding Tuesday night to build a crosswalk across the Lea Joyner Bridge between K-Sera, on the north side of Mill Street and Antique Alley to the south.

Aldermen acted on the matter during their regular meeting.

"The Federal Highway Administration required a protected crosswalk at the foot of the Louisville Bridge," said West Monroe Mayor Dave Norris. "It will be very helpful for pedestrians crossing and will be handicap-accessible."
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