Thursday, March 15, 2012

Despite legal limbo, U.S. 35 moves ahead

Even though the fate of U.S. 35 remains in the hands of the stateSupreme Court, the Parkways Authority is taking steps to moveforward in anticipation of the court's blessing.

The state's plan to finance the construction of the remaining14.6 miles of four-lane highway in Mason and Putnam counties withtoll revenue was thrown into limbo when the Mason County Commissionvoted last month to rescind its approval for the plan.

The Parkways Authority filed a challenge with the Supreme Court.It contends the second vote was illegal.

The Mason commission has until Monday to file a response, but thecourt has told the authority it can proceed with project plans …

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