Bill Henry of Milestone Company spoke today on a variety of subjects relating to road and street construction. He praised both the City of Richmond and Wayne County government for their success in obtaining stimulus monies, which are used to fund various thoroughfare improvements, particularly US 27 North, which will be widened by four feet and have installed under it a new sewer system. Route 40 West, by Earlham College, will have limited conditions until a nearby bridge is repaired. Northwest 5th Street is also to be re-worked, along with other city streets.
He stressed that road and street updating adds greatly to economic development, noting that the Centerville rest area, as well as Centerville Road, are both on the Milestone agenda. Henry noted that roundabouts are the 'thing of the future' and that they are much more efficient and environmentally friendly. He completed his presentation by citing the advantages of counties imposing a wheel tax on vehicle owners.