Sugar Land Continues Community Dialogue on University Boulevard Expansion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


April 28, 2010

Contact: Doug Adolph

281-275-2724



Sugar Land Continues Community Dialogue on University Boulevard Expansion



Sugar Land, TX - The City of Sugar Land has scheduled an informational meeting on May 6 to discuss the expansion of University Boulevard from Commonwealth Boulevard to the Riverstone subdivision.

The meeting will be held in the Cane Room at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, from 6-8 p.m. Key City staff and consultants will participate in the meeting.

Sugar Land has been discussing the project with the community for several months, including ongoing discussions with the Brazos Landing and Avalon homeowners' associations and surrounding communities.

The dialogue with key community members is intended to ensure residents are kept apprised of the project, one that will result in four lanes divided by medians.

"This roadway will benefit the entire community by alleviating congestion on major routes and improving mobility throughout the region," said City Engineer Chris Steubing. "Providing more direct access to U.S. Highway 59 and State Highway 6 means fewer motorists cutting through neighborhoods to access major thoroughfares -

effectively reducing traffic in communities along Commonwealth."

The meeting will provide citizens an opportunity to visit with staff about the project, discuss details related to design features and provide feedback.

Construction is anticipated to begin in September 2010.

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